Hiv/Aids in Our Society

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SIMOIYA HECTOR 00044318 ORAL COMMUNICATIONS TOPIC: HIV/AIDS IN OUR SOCIETY I stand before you here today to enlighten you about an issue that has been affecting our society for a long time. To my communications teacher Mr. Reid and fellow classmates, good morning. My name is simoiya Hector and I am here to make my presentation on Hiv/Aids. HIV/AIDS IN OUR SOCIETY In 1983 Hiv was first diagnosed in Trinidad and Tobago. Since then it has claimed the lives of many and has in some ways reduced economic productivity. Approximately, twenty-five thousand people are infected with this dreadful disease. Hiv/Aids is an epidemic that affects men, women and children of all ages, race and background. Poverty, lack of education, stigma and discrimination are some of the factors associated with this dreadful disease. Fortunately the government has taken steps in order to help with the prevention and treatment of the disease. POVERTY Poverty plays a significant part in the spread of HIV/AIDS. It increases most women vulnerability to expose themselves to unsafe sexual practices. Studies show that households affected by the disease usually are significantly poorer than a non-affected household. Households become poorer if the breadwinner especially is ill, which result in loss of financial stability, due to increase expenses for care, treatment, medicines and in some cases a special diet for the sick. LACK OF EDUCATION A poor attitude and lack of education lead many young people especially to make poor decisions with regard to sex. Some people rely on hearsay and myths rather than facts about the disease. There is also a lot of inaccurate information on how the disease is transmitted, creating irrational behavior and misconceptions of personal risk. A study conducted showed urban people have more knowledge about the disease than rural residents. Another study reported that
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