HIV/AIDS/STDs/TB/Hepatitis (Blood and Air - Borne
Pathogens)
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Epidemiology in the United States Overview: Since the introduction of HIV/AIDS into the United States, many individuals have died from the disease. Although recent statistics indicate AIDS in the United States is decreasing, these statistics may become a blip considering the new strains of HIV that are developing. Regardless, the statistics are powerful nonetheless. In addition, certain areas and population groups in the United States have more HIV/AIDS than others. Goal: This section is designed to expose you to statistics related to HIV/AIDS in the United States. However, this is not an exercise just related to numbers, you need to understand what the numbers represent. Objectives: In this section you will learn about HIV epidemiology by reviewing a variety of websites and writing brief papers related to particular topics. Outcomes: To understand the epidemiology of HIV/AIDS in the United States and how the population groups who are contracting HIV/AIDS today are changing.
Required Readings Tasks: To complete this section you will need the software package Adobe Acrobat. You can get this program for free at the Adobe icon shown on the class homepage. (If you have a slow computer, you should use a computer at your local library for a greater impact). Once you have Adobe installed, get completely out of the web site and double click on the first web page listed below. Start with slide 1 and examine all five slides (Dot slides) [Note: Slides 3-5 take some time to load]. Then, write a brief paper (approximately ½ page) related to your reaction(s) to this slide set. NOTE: This PowerPoint takes awhile to load. You may need to advance the slides manually. To do so, click on the forward arrow button next to the slide number. 1. Dot Slides 2. After completing the paper associated with the Dot slides, visit the following web site and review the various slides in those sets (especially related to race and sex). Which groups are increasing the fastest. http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/surveillance/resources/slides/index.htm.
I have also included a brief article that summarizes some of this data
below. Look at the slides first before reading the article.
Once you have reviewed the slides, read the
most recent related HIV/AIDS epidemiology under What's New in the next
website.
http://www.cdc.gov/hiv.
Once you have completed reviewing the data you have just observed related to race and sex, think about the population groups currently at the greatest risk for HIV and AIDS. What are the implications for the heterosexual population based on these statistics? Share your thoughts about these issues with your classmates in the Web-CT on-line Discussion. I have also included a
link to some articles that examine disparities among individuals with HIV
and data on specific subgroups.
There is considerable amount of information in the first article but it provides
a nice overview of the problem amongst various population groups http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/msm/resources/factsheets/msm.htm http://www.cdc.gov/hiv/topics/aa/resources/factsheets/pdf/AA_response_media_fact.pdf
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Enclosed is a website containing HIV/AIDS and STD statistics for Idaho.
Review these statistics. Look in the STD Facts Book to obtain this
information. Then write a reaction paper comparing "National"
statistics with Idaho statistics. That is, identify some differences.
Why do you believe there are major differences between the two groups? Here is a Text Report for Idaho State Resources: You can also get other information by particular categories. I have enclosed the HIV/AIDS index page and another statistical web site for additional information you may desire. |
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