The HIV intervention plan aims to address the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in Prince George's County - pediatric HIV. It analyzes HIV case data by age, race, CD4 diagnosis, and ZIP code. The plan involves focus groups to understand prevention needs. It establishes program goals and objectives to educate about transmission risks and promote safe behaviors. Outcomes will evaluate behavior changes and collaboration. The coalition formed, called the HIV Prevention Coalition, brings together stakeholders to develop a broad HIV prevention campaign.
HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus that causes AIDS.
It stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and it is a final stage of HIV infection.
Teenage pregnancy is pregnancy in human females under the age of 20. A pregnancy can take place after the start of puberty before the first menstrual period but usually occurs after the onset. In well-nourished girls, menarche usually takes place around the age of 12 or 13.
Pregnant teenagers face many of the same obstetrics issues as other women. There are, however, additional medical concerns for mothers aged below 15 years of age. For mothers aged 15–19, risks are associated more with socioeconomic factors than with the biological effects of age. Risks of low birth weight, premature labor, anemia, and pre-eclampsia are connected to the biological age itself, as it was observed in teen births even after controlling for other risk factors (such as utilization of antenatal care etc.).
In developed countries, teenage pregnancies are often associated with social issues, including lower educational levels, higher rates of poverty, and other poorer life outcomes in children of teenage mothers. Teenage pregnancy in developed countries is usually outside of marriage, and carries a social stigma in many communities and cultures. By contrast, teenage parents in developing countries are often married, and their pregnancies welcomed by family and society. However, in these societies, early pregnancy may combine with malnutrition and poor health care to cause medical problems.
Teenage pregnancies appear to be preventable by comprehensive sex education and access to birth control. Abstinence-only sex education does not appear to be effective.
Through generations teenage pregnancy has converted into one of the Philippines' most challenging social issues. Becoming pregnant at such an early age brings multiple obstacles such as, lower expectations of finishing high school, not attending college, and less success in the job industry. Not only do these obstacles regard the teenage parents but harm their unborn child in academic and health issues, for instance tending to score less optimally on assessments of cognitive development and academic achievement, and also tend to exhibit more problem behaviors than other children. Other than social dilemmas there are certain health issues that are more likely to appear in a teenage pregnancy for example the baby is more likely to have a low birth weight, to be born before term, and have developmental delay.
The issue we focus on is premarital sex among teenager that results to teenage pregnancy. Further explanation will be discussed in the parts to follow.
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October 7, 2019
On October 7, 2019, the Harvard Global Health Institute will host a one-day symposium to explore what enabled this visionary program, and to showcase how it has transformed not just the worldwide HIV/AIDS response but global health delivery more broadly.
There are many lessons learned in PEPFAR’s story - from what it took to build a supply chain where there was none, to establishing the use of generic antiretroviral therapies (ARTs) and leveraging human capacity. This event convened the early architects of PEPFAR as well as experts and implementers currently leading the charge. We took a historically informed look at what it will take to stop global transmission, and shared tools useful for others hoping to move the needle on vexing problems in global health.
For more information, visit our website at https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/events/details/15-years-of-pepfar
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HIV stands for Human Immunodeficiency Virus that causes AIDS.
It stands for Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome and it is a final stage of HIV infection.
Teenage pregnancy is pregnancy in human females under the age of 20. A pregnancy can take place after the start of puberty before the first menstrual period but usually occurs after the onset. In well-nourished girls, menarche usually takes place around the age of 12 or 13.
Pregnant teenagers face many of the same obstetrics issues as other women. There are, however, additional medical concerns for mothers aged below 15 years of age. For mothers aged 15–19, risks are associated more with socioeconomic factors than with the biological effects of age. Risks of low birth weight, premature labor, anemia, and pre-eclampsia are connected to the biological age itself, as it was observed in teen births even after controlling for other risk factors (such as utilization of antenatal care etc.).
In developed countries, teenage pregnancies are often associated with social issues, including lower educational levels, higher rates of poverty, and other poorer life outcomes in children of teenage mothers. Teenage pregnancy in developed countries is usually outside of marriage, and carries a social stigma in many communities and cultures. By contrast, teenage parents in developing countries are often married, and their pregnancies welcomed by family and society. However, in these societies, early pregnancy may combine with malnutrition and poor health care to cause medical problems.
Teenage pregnancies appear to be preventable by comprehensive sex education and access to birth control. Abstinence-only sex education does not appear to be effective.
Through generations teenage pregnancy has converted into one of the Philippines' most challenging social issues. Becoming pregnant at such an early age brings multiple obstacles such as, lower expectations of finishing high school, not attending college, and less success in the job industry. Not only do these obstacles regard the teenage parents but harm their unborn child in academic and health issues, for instance tending to score less optimally on assessments of cognitive development and academic achievement, and also tend to exhibit more problem behaviors than other children. Other than social dilemmas there are certain health issues that are more likely to appear in a teenage pregnancy for example the baby is more likely to have a low birth weight, to be born before term, and have developmental delay.
The issue we focus on is premarital sex among teenager that results to teenage pregnancy. Further explanation will be discussed in the parts to follow.
Technology, HIV risk, and HIV prevention among young African American MSMYTH
Presented at YTH Live 2014's Poster Session, review findings from an ongoing HIV prevention trial for young black men who have sex with men (YBMSM) in Dallas and Houston TX.
October 7, 2019
On October 7, 2019, the Harvard Global Health Institute will host a one-day symposium to explore what enabled this visionary program, and to showcase how it has transformed not just the worldwide HIV/AIDS response but global health delivery more broadly.
There are many lessons learned in PEPFAR’s story - from what it took to build a supply chain where there was none, to establishing the use of generic antiretroviral therapies (ARTs) and leveraging human capacity. This event convened the early architects of PEPFAR as well as experts and implementers currently leading the charge. We took a historically informed look at what it will take to stop global transmission, and shared tools useful for others hoping to move the needle on vexing problems in global health.
For more information, visit our website at https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/events/details/15-years-of-pepfar
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In 2023 we are will educate about STDs and be aware of how most of them can be transmitted. HIV or human immunodeficiency virus attacks the body’s immune system resulting in a compromised immune system and can result in AIDS or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome if untreated (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2022).  Mandating HIV screening can be tricky depending on where you are mandating people to get tested at. For example, In Urgent care or hospitals, it should be okay to mandate everyone to get tested as a precaution due to the atmosphere and environment one is in. Whereas in a job that doesn’t deal with any exposure it isn’t ethically fair to be exposed to this when there isn’t a reason to be. In my opinion, it should be offered during the other mandated vaccinations like the flu shots and Tuberculosis.
Reference:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022, June 30).
About HIV/AIDS
. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved November 28, 2022, from
https://www.cdc.gov/hiv/basics/whatishiv.html
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Regarding HIV/AIDS specifically, the duty of confidentiality is nearly ubiquitous in professional codes of conduct. Patients' right to privacy and the public's need to be safe from contagions are in tension with one another. Presumably, only patients themselves will have a full understanding of how their disclosures to third parties will affect their personal, social, and professional life (Rennie et al 2006). Even more so than in other areas of life, the doctor-patient relationship is one in which a person living with HIV/AIDS has a right to confidentiality. Any intentional disclosure of protected information to a third party is a crime. One case in which a doctor divulged his patients' HIV status to a coworker on the golf course without their permission resulted in a court awarding damages to the patients. Confidentiality, as a subset of information privacy, refers to the protection of information shared inside a trusting relationship from being shared outside of that relationship (Knight et al 2014). Only if the person (or institution) to whom confidential information was supplied fails to secure the information or knowingly exposes it to a third party without first party agreement does the right to confidentiality be violated. A breach of privacy, rather than confidentiality, occurs when an unauthorized person accesses patient records or other sensitive information stored in a computer system. No one other than the intended recipient in a confidential connection may be held liable for disclosure of the information.
Reference
Rennie, S., & Behets, F. (2006). Desperately seeking targets: the ethics of routine HIV testing in low-income countries. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 84, 52-57.
Knight, R., Shoveller, J., Greyson, D., Kerr, T., Gilbert, M., & Shannon, K. (2014). Advancing population and public health ethics regarding HIV testing: a sc.
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Learning Objectives
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3.) Assess mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies for MCL and their implications for treatment selection
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
2. Introduction
The vital statistics of mortality and morbidity cause in the
population are reported in the epidemiological profile of the
government health department. The lead cause of morbidity
and mortality in Prince George’s County is Pediatric HIV.
Source:(PHPA, 2011):
3. Problem By Variation
Problem:
Pediatric HIV death Cases by Current Age: HIV cases from
the year 1984 of 4 cases to the 94 cases in the year 2010
Pediatric HIV race / ethnicity Cases by <13 Age group:
Male: The total number by age group is by population- 74,544,
cases-16, rate-21.5- and ratio-5,120
Female: The total number by age group is by population- 71,690,
cases-14, rate-19.5- and ratio-4,659.
Source:(PHPA, 2011):
4. Problem by variation
Pediatric CD4 Diagnosis Cases by <13 Age group: Of the total 87,670
population reported HIV diagnosis, the first CD4 diagnoses test result
has only 1 number, 0.3%age total and occurred at the rate of 1.1.
Pediatric AIDS Diagnosis Cases by <13 Age group: Of the total 87,670
population reported HIV diagnosis, the first CD4 diagnoses test result
has only 0 numbers, 0.0 %age total and occurred at the rate of 0.0.
Pediatric HIV Cases by ZIP code at <13 Age group: Number and
Percent of Total of Pediatric Reported HIV Cases, Age <13 at HIV
Diagnosis, with or without an AIDS Diagnosis by ZIP Code of Residence
has a total number 0f 94 and 100.0% cases.
Source:(PHPA, 2011):
5. Goals(Activities)
Focus Group to Interview Participants on Pediatric HIV Prevention
Program
focus groups of high school and college students of both male and female
between the ages of 18 yrs. and 25 yrs old.
Staff and resources:
facilitator, note taker, and technician.
conducted in person or via teleconference
Interview at 60 to 90 minutes discussion
questions will vary based on individual status such as age, gender
session will be transcribed and the response analyzed
Questionnaire will also be developed
analysis of the evaluation will be reviewed by the program planners(
Source:(Watson, 2011; CDC, 2008)
6. Program Development(Outputs)
Program goals and objectives for each goal of the risk factors :
Blood transfusion:
Goal: To educate participants on blood safety and how to obtain
safe blood
Objectives: 1: participants would understand blood safety issues
Sharing drug-use equipment with an infected person:
Goal: To educate participants on effects of sharing needles
sticks.
Objectives: In 3 month following the outcome of the program
participant will stop sharing drug use equipment with infected
person.
7. Program Development(Outputs)- cont;
Sexual risk behaviors:
Goal: To increase the number of participant using safe sex methods and
teach participants how to be protect from STI’s
Objectives: By 5 months follow up participant will report absence of sexual
risk behaviors.
Alcohol and illegal drug use:
Goal: To assist participants on practicing better habits and withdrawal
Objectives: 3months following the program participants will report that they
have practices nonsmoking habits.
Engage in unprotected sex:
Goal: To teach participants of condom uses and the consequences of
unprotected sex
Objectives: in a 2 month follow up participants will understand condom
use. I will use community organization intervention.
Source:(Watson, 2011, p.57).
8. Impact And Outcome
Short and Long term outcomes:
Evaluation 1: Interventions should focus on well characterized, specific target audiences.
Evaluation 2: HIV/AIDS prevention interventions and messages must be motivational for
possible behavior change.
At-risk individuals must be provided with both skills and supplies to prevent HIV.
Evaluation 4: A supportive environment needs to be created for HIV prevention.
Evaluation 5: maintaining and sustaining tools need to be formed to HIV prevention
behaviors and activities.
Evaluation 6: program planners should identify and use opportunities to work
collaboratively.
Source:(Rehle, Saidel, Mills, & Magnani, n.d)
9. Potential Leaders Of The Health
Promotion
Target population as high school student(male and female)
Choice of leaders:
female students
Source:(Community Tool Box, 2013).
10. HIV Facts
What Does HIV Stand For?
H “Human” - This particular virus can only infect human beings.
I- “Immunodeficiency” – HIV weaken your immune system by destroying
important cells that fight disease and infection.
V “Virus” - reproduces itself by taking over the cells in the body. What does it
do?
HIV invades the body and attacks your immune system (T-cells or CD4
cells) that fight infections and disease, and ultimately destroys them.
How Is HIV Transmitted?
HIV is transmitted from one person to another when the following infected
fluids enter the bloodstream of another person: Blood, Semen and pre-
ejaculation fluid, vaginal fluids, Breast milk
Ways You Can Get Infected With HIV:
Sex - having anal, vaginal or oral sex without a condom
Needles - sharing needles, perform body piercing, tattoos
Mother to child - through pregnancy, birth or breast feeding.
Ways That HIV Is NOT Transmitted
Hugging, kissing, shaking hands, Swimming ,Coughing or sneezing, Being bitt
en by an insect
Sharing food or drink with someone who has HIV or that they prepared.
Source: ( HIV/AIDS, 2013; HIV/AIDS Basics, 2012).
11. HIV Facts (cont;)
What are the Symptoms?
Before diagnosis:
No feelings of illness or Signs of a fever, headaches, sore throat, or develop a rash.
After Diagnosis:
Years later, people feel sick with infections (like colds, pneumonias);Sores in mouth;
Shingles; Rashes or skin infections; Headaches; Diarrhea; Fever, weight loss night
sweating and weakness.
Risk Factors
Behaviors and conditions such as: having unprotected anal or vaginal sex;
having another sexually transmitted infection; sharing contaminated needle;
blood transfusions.
What Should I do if I am at Risk?
Get help: Talk to your primary physician and GET TESTED; Take the Test,
Protect Our People
Prevention
Testing and counselling for HIV and STIs; use male and female condom use;
Treatment
Use antiretroviral therapy (ART) drugs
Source: ( HIV/AIDS, 2013; HIV/AIDS Basics, 2012).
12. Coalitions Group
The name for my coalition: The HIV Prevention Coalition
The HIV Coalition (HIVC) is formed by focusing on HIV prevention (e.g., safe
sex methods, use of protection gears, screening & treatment). The program
wants to develop a broad campaign highlighting that “stay safe from STIs and
HIV Infections”.
Members:
1.Chairperson: the spokesperson and will have the authority to sign
letters, give evidence in court matters
2.Facilitator: responsible for conducting the gatherings
3.Individual Member/Representatives: personal or professional interest in
the subject e.g. teachers, family
4.Lead Agency: resources finders
5.Member Organization: This entity supports the coalition
7.Steering Committee: small subsection of the coalition that takes
principal responsibility for the coalition’s general course.
Source:(Cohe & Satterwhite, n.d; USGBC, 2014)
13. Conclusion
HIV prevention programs refers to practices done to prevent
the spread of HIV/AIDS. HIV prevention practices may be
done by individuals to protect their own health and the health
of those in their community, or may be started by
governments or other organizations as public health policies.
14. Reference
CDC (2008).Data Collection Methods for Program Evaluation: Focus Groups. Retrieved
fromwww.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/evaluation/pdf/brief13.pdf
Cohe, L., Baer, N., & Satterwhite, P. (n.d). Developing effective coalitions: An eight step guide. Retrieved from
http://thrive.preventioninstitute.org/pdf/eightstep.pdf
Community Tool Box (2013). Developing a Plan for Building
HIV/AIDS Basics (2012). Learn the Basics, Know the Facts, Take Care of Yourself. Retrieved from http://aids.gov/hiv-
aids-basics
Healey,B .J., & Zimmerman,R.S(2010).The new world of health promotion, new program development, implementation,
and evaluation. Jones and Bartlett Publishers,LLC
Mplans (2014). Health Fitness Marketing Plan Corporate Fitness. Retrieved from
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PHPA(2011).PrinceGeorge'sCountyHIV/AIDSEpidemiologicalProfile–PHPA.Retrievedfrom
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UNAIDS (2009). Regional consultation on HIV/AIDS prevention, care and support programmes in Latin America and the
Caribbean for men who have sex with men. Retrieved from www.greenstone.org/.../nzdl;...?a...unaids...unaids
Watson, M. E. (2011). System approach workbook for health education and program planning. Jones & Bartlett Learning
15. Critique Of My Health Promotion
Program
Overall I think I did well in the program plan process but I
would figure out how to establish that the maximum message
are passed out to the students.
Editor's Notes
This is the summarization of the trends in pediatric HIV cases in Prince George’s County HIV/AIDS Epidemiological Profile Fourth Quarter 2011 among the age group <13yrs old, the report include HIV Diagnosis, with or without an AIDS Diagnosis by Year of Birth, by Year of HIV Diagnosis, by Year of AIDS Diagnosis, and by Year of Death Due to Any Cause, and Pediatric Total Living HIV Cases. These are the general summary by the different pediatric HIV case caption (PHPA, 2011):
The highest cases occurred at zip code 20743, 20748 and 20785 at number 8 and 8.5% age while the least occurred at zip code 20607, 20707, 20710, 10716, at numbers 1 and 1.1%age
In order to plan a prevention program to help stop the problem a focus group of small group of people who are asked to respond to new ideas on their views on the issues was imitated to gather information for that would help in the need assessment to bring about a solution of the problem in the community. The type of program I will be doing will use focus group to interview participants on pediatric HIV prevention program.
The data’s collected from those groups will be used to create a program, to get more in-depth information on perceptions, insights, attitudes, experiences, or beliefs relating to pediatric HIV, subjective perspectives informations from the Focus groups will be gathered. Data will be collected on the students’ perceptions about how well informed they are about pediatric HIV, it effects/impacts and how pediatric HIV affects their plan of having unprotected sex with casual dates. A quantitative data collection method is used in the focus group in providing interpretations of data collected which is numeric and measureable
(Watson, 2011; CDC, 2008)
The health promotion behavioral theory I would base my program on is the health behavior model (HBM) because it is a model that has a value expectancy theory which can be used to help explain health-related behaviors, such that it has a well understanding of the targeted health behaviors and their environmental background thereby helping to identify influence points for change. In order to develop a health prevention program for all my cases it is important that complexity of behavior is understand, with the Health Belief Model the person’s perceptions of the risk of a health problem and the associated assessment of a suggested behavior for preventing or handling the problem will be utilized in the prevention strategies for each of the goals and objectives e.g. if a person fears he is a substance addict, he wool likely want to act on it (a person that drink alcohol, will want to quit drinking)(Watson, 2011, p.57).
The purpose of the process is to conclude whether impact and outcome are happening according to the plan in the program so as to help create where changes need to be made if otherwise, it involves key stakeholders, such as project managers, beneficiaries, organization staff, and donors. The Questions asked during this process reflect the activities of the program. The Process evaluation for HIV prevention program includes: (Rehle, Saidel, Mills, & Magnani, n.d)
The reason why I choose female students as my potential leaders is because my program is sex orientated issues and males are always very shy to discuss sex on the open while females are always up front to share and discuss sex matters, however we often don't consider quiet or shy individuals to be potential leaders. Again female have very strong sense when it comes to sex health prevention of diseases because they are the ones that are more vulnerable to sexually transmitted diseases and they would do whatever they can to help in the prevention (Community Tool Box, 2013).
A coalition is a group of people or individuals and organizations that work to encourage outcomes on a particular problemThey are beneficial for realizing a wide variety of objectives beyond the ability of an individual organization. These goals range from information sharing to coordination of services, from community education to advocacy for major environmental or program changes. For the targeted high school students HIV program, the coalition will work to ensure the availability of information, support groups, counseling and treatment referrals and materials for HIV preventions(Cohe & Satterwhite, n.d; USGBC, 2014)