An overview of HIV/AIDS in Jamaica: strengthening the response
West Indian med. j
;
53(5): 277-282, Oct. 2004.
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en Inglés
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ABSTRACT
The global HIV/AIDS epidemic continues to grow at an alarming rate. The Caribbean has the second highest HIV prevalence rates after sub-Saharan Africa. In Jamaica, annual AIDS case rates continue to increase, especially in St James. The epidemic is predominantly heterosexual with an estimated HIV prevalence of 1.5 among adults. A comprehensive HIV/STI control programme has resulted in a safe blood supply, high awareness of HIV/AIDS and how to prevent it, increased condom use and a significant decline in syphilis rates. However, a number of social factors, including the strong stigma associated with AIDS, facilitate continued HIV spread and impede effective control. The national response must be significantly strengthened by ensuring appropriate social policies, combating stigma, scaling up prevention, providing antiretroviral treatment and developing a timely multi-sectoral response
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LILACS (Américas)
Asunto principal:
Infecciones por VIH
/
Control de Enfermedades Transmisibles
/
Programas Nacionales de Salud
Tipo de estudio:
Estudio de prevalencia
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Factores de riesgo
Límite:
Femenino
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Humanos
/
Masculino
País/Región como asunto:
Caribe Inglés
/
Jamaica
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
West Indian med. j
Asunto de la revista:
Medicina
Año:
2004
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
País de afiliación:
Jamaica
Institución/País de afiliación:
Ministry of Health/JM
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