HIV/AIDS

Question 1

pathogen

Answer 1

human immunodeficiency virus

Question 2

transmission

Answer 2

• exchange of bodily fluids (semen, breast milk, blood, vaginal and anal fluid, NOT urine or saliva)
• most via unprotected sex, sharing needles, placenta and breastfeeding

Question 3

biological factors of prevention and control

Answer 3

• latent stage: lack of symptoms: time to pass on
• changes it’s DNA and surface proteins
• mucus lining on rectum is thinner and easier to break

Question 4

social factors of prevention and control

Answer 4

• tradition and religion regarding contraception
• stigma : difficult testing
• war: 1990 Rwanda
• education system received/targeted
• needle exchange schemes
• public health awareness

Question 5

economic factors of prevention and control

Answer 5

• access to high quality health care
• ARV medication is life long
• screened and treated blood
• safe pregnancies and births
• access to contraception
• access to education
• investment in test and research