Current state and perspectives of healthcare informatics in Russia

Elioutina, S.; Tarasov, V.

doi:10.1016/0020-7101(94)01096-j

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“…Since the breakup of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), the resulting fifteen new nations have been experiencing great political, social and economic instability. 19 This social and political instability has led to increased poverty, driving many to resort to substance abuse. Subsequently, injection drug use and commercial sex work are both dominant transmission paths for HIV/AIDS in this region 17.…”

Section: Hiv/aids As a Global Concernmentioning

confidence: 99%

Vulnerability and risk perception in the management of HIV/AIDS: Public priorities in a global pandemic

Tsasis

Nirupama²

2008

RMHP

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Understanding the way perception of risk is shaped and constructed is crucial in understanding why it has been so difficult to mitigate the spread of HIV/AIDS. This paper uses the Pressure and Release (PAR) model, used to predict the onset of natural disasters as the conceptual framework. It substitutes vulnerability and risk perception as the trigger factors in the model, in making the case that HIV/AIDS can be characterized as a slow onset disaster. The implications are that vulnerability must be managed and reduced by addressing root causes, dynamic pressures, and unsafe conditions that contribute to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. HIV/AIDS programs must be culturally appropriate and work toward influencing risk perception, while addressing social norms and values that negatively impact vulnerable populations. By impacting cultural and social expectations, individuals will be able to more readily adopt safer sex behaviors. The development of policies and programs addressing the issues in context, as opposed to individual behaviors alone, allows for effective public health intervention. This may have implications for public health measures implemented for combating the spread of HIV/AIDS.

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Section: Hiv/aids As a Global Concernmentioning

confidence: 99%