Sepkowitz (2001) defined HIV/AIDS as a disease of the
human immune system caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). During the
initial infection, a person may experience brief period of influenza like
illness. This is typically followed by a prolonged period without symptoms. As
illness progresses, it interferes more and more with the immune system making
the person much more likely to get infections, including opportunistic
infections and tumours that do not usually affect people who have working immune
system.
human immune system caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). During the
initial infection, a person may experience brief period of influenza like
illness. This is typically followed by a prolonged period without symptoms. As
illness progresses, it interferes more and more with the immune system making
the person much more likely to get infections, including opportunistic
infections and tumours that do not usually affect people who have working immune
system.
Mark (2012), defines HIV (human immunodeficiency
virus) as a virus that causes AIDS. This virus is passed from one person to
another through blood to blood contact and sexual contact.
virus) as a virus that causes AIDS. This virus is passed from one person to
another through blood to blood contact and sexual contact.
According to Luckier (2009), acquired immune
deficiency syndrome also called the “slim” disease in some countries is a
medical distribution of a combination of illnesses which result from a specific
weakness or destruction of the body’s immune systems by strange virus known as
HIV. HIV is in type 1 and 2. The HIV weakens the immune system by entering
deficiency syndrome also called the “slim” disease in some countries is a
medical distribution of a combination of illnesses which result from a specific
weakness or destruction of the body’s immune systems by strange virus known as
HIV. HIV is in type 1 and 2. The HIV weakens the immune system by entering
According to Almonti (2003), HIV is the cause of the
spectrum of disease known as HIV/AIDS. HIV is a retrovirus that primarily
infects components of the human immune system such as CD4+ T – cell
and microphages and dendritic cells. It indirectly destroys CD4+
T-cells.
spectrum of disease known as HIV/AIDS. HIV is a retrovirus that primarily
infects components of the human immune system such as CD4+ T – cell
and microphages and dendritic cells. It indirectly destroys CD4+
T-cells.
According to Luckier (2009), acquired immune
deficiency syndrome also called the “slim” disease in some countries is a
medical distribution of a combination of illnesses which result from a specific
weakness or destruction of the body’s immune systems by strange virus known as
HIV. HIV is in type 1 and 2. The HIV weakens the immune system by entering the
lymphocytes cell and finally destroys the white blood cells (14 lymphocyte). As
more and more lymphocytes are destroyed, the body’s immune system, and the body
become weak and inactive to fight infections. Eventually, the person is likely
to contact a number of serious diseases which the body cannot resist or fight.
deficiency syndrome also called the “slim” disease in some countries is a
medical distribution of a combination of illnesses which result from a specific
weakness or destruction of the body’s immune systems by strange virus known as
HIV. HIV is in type 1 and 2. The HIV weakens the immune system by entering the
lymphocytes cell and finally destroys the white blood cells (14 lymphocyte). As
more and more lymphocytes are destroyed, the body’s immune system, and the body
become weak and inactive to fight infections. Eventually, the person is likely
to contact a number of serious diseases which the body cannot resist or fight.
Pharries (2011) says that some form of serious
discrimination can include being expelled from school, being denied housing,
having to pay extra rent and job loss. Persons who have or are perceived to
have HIV/AIDS experience discrimination in various aspects of life. In the
United States, disability laws prohibit HIV/AIDS discrimination in housing,
employment, education and social services. Current research has found that
discrimination against people living with HIV is a contributing factor for
delayed initiation of HIV treatment. As many as 20 – 40% of Americans do not
begin a care regimen within the first 6 month after diagnosis.
discrimination can include being expelled from school, being denied housing,
having to pay extra rent and job loss. Persons who have or are perceived to
have HIV/AIDS experience discrimination in various aspects of life. In the
United States, disability laws prohibit HIV/AIDS discrimination in housing,
employment, education and social services. Current research has found that
discrimination against people living with HIV is a contributing factor for
delayed initiation of HIV treatment. As many as 20 – 40% of Americans do not
begin a care regimen within the first 6 month after diagnosis.
Mugaverd (2008) states that when an individual begins
treatment late in the progression of HIV (when CD4+ T cells counts
are below 500 cells /ul), they have 1.94 times the rest of mortality compared
to those whose treatment is initiated when CD4+ T cells are still
above 500 cells/ul).
treatment late in the progression of HIV (when CD4+ T cells counts
are below 500 cells /ul), they have 1.94 times the rest of mortality compared
to those whose treatment is initiated when CD4+ T cells are still
above 500 cells/ul).
Pollini (2011) said that the most common reasons is
not seeking treatment and “I did not want to tell anyone I was HIV Positive”, I
do not want to think about being HIV positive” and “I was too embarrasses/
ashamed to go”. The presence and perpetuation of HIV stigma prevents many who
are able to obtain treatment from feeling comfortable about addressing their
health status.
not seeking treatment and “I did not want to tell anyone I was HIV Positive”, I
do not want to think about being HIV positive” and “I was too embarrasses/
ashamed to go”. The presence and perpetuation of HIV stigma prevents many who
are able to obtain treatment from feeling comfortable about addressing their
health status.
Andrew (2006) Accommodation for HIV/AIDS employee,
federal legislation not only prohibits discrimination against handicapped
persons, but also requires employers to make reasonable effort to accommodate
applicants and employee where obstacles exist that would impede their
employment opportunities. In so far as an employee with HIV/AIDS is considered
handicapped, an employer must make reasonable accommodation for him or her. In
addition, if your company is covered by the Rehabilitation Act and an employee
has HIV/AIDS or develop it, you must make reasonable accommodation that permit
the employee to continue working in the position.
federal legislation not only prohibits discrimination against handicapped
persons, but also requires employers to make reasonable effort to accommodate
applicants and employee where obstacles exist that would impede their
employment opportunities. In so far as an employee with HIV/AIDS is considered
handicapped, an employer must make reasonable accommodation for him or her. In
addition, if your company is covered by the Rehabilitation Act and an employee
has HIV/AIDS or develop it, you must make reasonable accommodation that permit
the employee to continue working in the position.
