https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh This padlet gives information on many aspects surrounding the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of each section! en-us 2023-09-07 17:40:46 UTC 2023-09-08 00:28:54 UTC hello@padlet.com https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1553775927-a071d5a6a39a?crop=entropy&cs=srgb&fm=jpg&ixid=M3w3ODI2fDB8MXxzZWFyY2h8MXx8YWZyaWNhfGVufDF8fHx8MTY5NDA4Njc5N3ww&ixlib=rb-4.0.3&q=85 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689265718 The amount of people in Africa currently living with HIV, which is over 2% of the entire population.]]> 2023-09-07 17:47:05 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689265718 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689284840 This research study found that people who are HIV positive are 2x more likely to have a depressive disorder. (page 18)]]> 2023-09-07 17:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689284840 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689292310 This support group is for those living with HIV to come to terms with the illness and fight against depression and fear of treatment,]]> 2023-09-07 18:05:18 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689292310 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689311195 People with HIV/AIDS in Africa accounts for 2/3 of the global population diagnosed with the disease.]]> 2023-09-07 18:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689311195 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689312239 2023-09-07 18:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689312239 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689316493 In order to effectively treat those with HIV/AIDS, palliative care is essential. The goal of this document is to build a community-based palliative care system in which volunteers receive training on how to care for individuals in their community.]]> 2023-09-07 18:23:25 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689316493 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689326412 Unlike pills, this injection only needs to be taken once every 2 months and is much more private for those avoiding treatment for fear of embarrassment.]]> 2023-09-07 18:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689326412 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689327732 2023-09-07 18:31:08 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689327732 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689335628 USAID reported a study discussing the number of PLHIV who have tested and who is more likely to test and receive treatment. For more information, the discussion starts on page 39.]]> 2023-09-07 18:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689335628 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689337626 2023-09-07 18:39:21 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689337626 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689341603 This new self-testing kit in Rwanda allows people to know their HIV status in 20 minutes from the comfort of their own home.]]> 2023-09-07 18:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689341603 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689343792 An informative explanation on how the self-testing kit (mentioned above) is used.]]> 2023-09-07 18:44:40 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689343792 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689349520 This organization focuses their work on reducing HIV infections among youth and orphans.]]> 2023-09-07 18:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689349520 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689350864 This organization is the leader of "the global effort to end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 as part of the Sustainable Development Goals."]]> 2023-09-07 18:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689350864 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689355407 This article tells about the discrimination against young people with HIV and their struggles.]]> 2023-09-07 18:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689355407 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689365664 This news article, posted for World AIDS Day 2022, has some great general information about the virus around the world to learn more about the condition.]]> 2023-09-07 18:58:10 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689365664 sngarne https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689410573 2023-09-07 19:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/sngarne/no6471vg1nist9gh/wish/2689410573