HIV Interventions: Which Should Count? Which Should Not? And Why Not?

Amos Laar

doi:10.1007/978-3-031-09191-9_3

HIV Interventions: Which Should Count? Which Should Not? And Why Not?

Amos Laar

University of Ghana

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Abstract

This chapter identifies and discusses HIV/AIDS countermeasures. Such measures include traditional HIV prevention efforts of abstinence, fidelity, use of condoms, AIDS prevention measures such as treatment with antiretroviral medications (ARVs), nutrition interventions, as well as social care and psychosocial support. Donning a social public health lens, the chapter debates the relative importance of these interventions – emphasizing not just whether the interventions work but for whom and under what circumstances. Through such analysis, the chapter responds to the questions of “which interventions count? Which should not? And why not?” The chapter concludes with a recommendation to ensure meaningful integration of all relevant interventions into what has since the 1980s been a predominantly medical response.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	SpringerBriefs in Public Health
Publisher	Springer
Pages	39-50
Number of pages	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-09191-9_3
Publication status	Published - 2022
Externally published	Yes

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Name	SpringerBriefs in Public Health
ISSN (Print)	2192-3698
ISSN (Electronic)	2192-3701

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

AIDS
HIV
Interest analysis
Medical interventions
Nutrition interventions
Public health interventions

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HIV Interventions: Which Should Count? Which Should Not? And Why Not?

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