Essays on LGBT HIV
The HIV/AIDS epidemic has had a devastating impact on the LGBT community. The virus first appeared in the United States in 1981, and since then it has taken an enormous toll on the lives of gay men and transgender individuals. In the early days of AIDS, there was significant stigma surrounding those who were diagnosed with HIV or AIDS, leading to discrimination and even violence against LGBT people living with these conditions.Today, although improved treatments have enabled those living with HIV/AIDS to live longer, healthier lives than ever before, there are still many challenges for this community. Discrimination remains high due to ignorance about how HIV is transmitted and social stigma associated with being identified as someone living with HIV or AIDS. As a result, many LGBT people do not feel comfortable discussing their status openly or seeking medical care when needed”both of which lead to poorer health outcomes overall. Additionally, members of this population often face greater financial burdens related to treatment costs due to limited access to comprehensive insurance coverage and other resources that may be available if they identify themselves as having a chronic condition such as HIV/AIDS. To reduce new infections among LGBT people and improve health outcomes for those already living with the virus, it is important that we create safe spaces where members of this community can seek help without fear of judgment or discrimination”such as LGBTQ-friendly healthcare providers and support groups. We must also ensure adequate funding for programs that provide services specifically tailored towards meeting the unique needs of this population”including access to affordable medications used in combination antiretroviral therapy (ART) regimens like Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Finally, increased educational efforts should be undertaken so that all members of society better understand how HIV is transmitted in order to eliminate any remaining stigma attached to its diagnosis among sexual minorities.
According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, in July 2012, there were over 1.1 million adolescents and adults living with HIV, with 18% of them being unaware of their HIV status. To tackle the increasing pandemic, it is vital to implement prevention strategies as approximately 50,000 new infections occur each year. By improving […]
Introduction We live in modern world with different beliefs, races as well as cultural differences and one thing they have in common is the fact that health-care services are provided for all. Just like these different aspects of human preferences, sexual orientations should not be the exception (Journal of Women’s Health, 2013). Despite the legalization […]
