HIV/AIDS in Jamaica
GLOBAL ESTIMATES of HIV/AIDSADULTS & CHILDREN – 2000
Millions
Persons living with HIV/AIDS 42.0
New HIV infections in 2002 5.0
AIDS Deaths in 2002 3.1
Total AIDS deaths 21.8
HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean
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The highest HIV prevalence in the Americas
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The second highest HIV prevalence rate in the world.
-
The leading cause of death among persons aged 15-44 years.
New AIDS Cases Per YearPer 100,000 Population
AIDS CASES IN JAMAICARISK BEHAVIOUR
STD history 36%
Multiple sex partners 43%
Sex with prostitutes 21%
Crack cocaine use 7%
HIV Sero-prevalence among those most at risk
Who is responsible for ending the AIDS epidemic?
AIDS is not just a Health Problem
It is a Developmental Problem
The response must be multi-sectoral and not limited to Health
Social determinants of HIV/AIDS
-
Poverty & Ignorance
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Discrimination
-
Stigmatization
-
Marginalization
-
Migration & population movement
-
Cultural practices
-
Gender imbalance
-
Sexual practices
-
Prostitution/Sex work
-
Homo/bisexuality
-
Substance abuse
-
Sexually transmitted infections
-
Sex tourism
-
Casual sex
Critical Issues
-
Social stigma and discrimination make
the problem worse by driving the
epidemic underground
-
We need to review and update our
policies towards:
– Sex workers
– Prisoners
– Homosexuals
Defining the HIV/AIDS Problem
-
HIV is a viral infection
-
AIDS is a fatal disease
-
HIV/AIDS epidemic is a public health problem
-
Human Rights issue
-
Socio-economic impact: Developmental problem
-
Social determinants of HIV/AIDS
HIV/STD Control in JamaicaAchievements
-
High awareness of HIV/AIDS
-
Increased use of condoms
-
Decline in syphilis & other STDs
-
Decline in congenital syphilis cases
-
Protection of the blood supply
-
Slowed HIV spread
HIV/STD Control in JamaicaAchievements
-
Involvement of many different sectors
-
Comprehensive program in place
-
Behaviour change communication
-
Condom promotion
-
Expanded STD clinics & contact investigators
-
Laboratory infrastructure
-
Trained thousands of health staff (private & public)
Condom Distribution in Jamaica
PERCENTAGE OF ADULTS REPORTING LAST TIME CONDOM USE WITH NON-REGULAR PARTNERS
PERCENTAGE OF ADULTS REPORTING USE OF CONDOMS MOST TIMES WITH NON-REGULAR PARTNERS
Despite the achievements : HIV and AIDScontinue to spreadin Jamaica
24% of men & 34% of women
do not use a condom
with a non-regular sex partner
Level of Response to the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
Whatever the level of response so far,
every Caribbean country including
Jamaica needs to raise its response
several orders of magnitude in order
to control the HIV/AIDS epidemic
Key Factors for Success
-
High Governmental commitment
-
Strong leadership
-
Comprehensive control program
-
Significant resources
-
Combat discrimination & stigma
-
Open recognition of the issues
HIV/AIDS in Jamaica
GLOBAL ESTIMATES of HIV/AIDSADULTS & CHILDREN – 2000
Millions
Persons living with HIV/AIDS 42.0
New HIV infections in 2002 5.0
AIDS Deaths in 2002 3.1
Total AIDS deaths 21.8
HIV/AIDS in the Caribbean
-
The highest HIV prevalence in the Americas
-
The second highest HIV prevalence rate in the world.
-
The leading cause of death among persons aged 15-44 years.
New AIDS Cases Per YearPer 100,000 Population
AIDS CASES IN JAMAICARISK BEHAVIOUR
STD history 36%
Multiple sex partners 43%
Sex with prostitutes 21%
Crack cocaine use 7%
HIV Sero-prevalence among those most at risk
Who is responsible for ending the AIDS epidemic?
AIDS is not just a Health Problem
It is a Developmental Problem
The response must be multi-sectoral and not limited to Health
Social determinants of HIV/AIDS
-
Poverty & Ignorance
-
Discrimination
-
Stigmatization
-
Marginalization
-
Migration & population movement
-
Cultural practices
-
Gender imbalance
-
Sexual practices
-
Prostitution/Sex work
-
Homo/bisexuality
-
Substance abuse
-
Sexually transmitted infections
-
Sex tourism
-
Casual sex
Critical Issues
-
Social stigma and discrimination make
the problem worse by driving the
epidemic underground
-
We need to review and update our
policies towards:
– Sex workers
– Prisoners
– Homosexuals
Defining the HIV/AIDS Problem
-
HIV is a viral infection
-
AIDS is a fatal disease
-
HIV/AIDS epidemic is a public health problem
-
Human Rights issue
-
Socio-economic impact: Developmental problem
-
Social determinants of HIV/AIDS
HIV/STD Control in JamaicaAchievements
-
High awareness of HIV/AIDS
-
Increased use of condoms
-
Decline in syphilis & other STDs
-
Decline in congenital syphilis cases
-
Protection of the blood supply
-
Slowed HIV spread
HIV/STD Control in JamaicaAchievements
-
Involvement of many different sectors
-
Comprehensive program in place
-
Behaviour change communication
-
Condom promotion
-
Expanded STD clinics & contact investigators
-
Laboratory infrastructure
-
Trained thousands of health staff (private & public)
Condom Distribution in Jamaica
PERCENTAGE OF ADULTS REPORTING LAST TIME CONDOM USE WITH NON-REGULAR PARTNERS
PERCENTAGE OF ADULTS REPORTING USE OF CONDOMS MOST TIMES WITH NON-REGULAR PARTNERS
Despite the achievements : HIV and AIDScontinue to spreadin Jamaica
24% of men & 34% of women
do not use a condom
with a non-regular sex partner
Level of Response to the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
Whatever the level of response so far,
every Caribbean country including
Jamaica needs to raise its response
several orders of magnitude in order
to control the HIV/AIDS epidemic
Key Factors for Success
-
High Governmental commitment
-
Strong leadership
-
Comprehensive control program
-
Significant resources
-
Combat discrimination & stigma
-
Open recognition of the issues
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