Crisis Related to AIDS and HIV Chapter 9 Crisis Related to AIDS and HIV

Progression of HIV to AIDS HIV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus How it’s Contracted: Sperm Blood Mother’s Milk Feces Vaginal Fluid Progression Once Infected: 1 – 2 Weeks After Infected, May Have Cold-Like Symptoms, Feel Run Down. 6 Months – One Year After Infection, May Be Dormant With No Symptoms, But Will Test Positive For HIV.

Progression of HIV to AIDS (Continue) Without Treatment May Lead To: ARC: AIDS Related Complex Symptoms: Progression: Profuse Sweating T-Cells Die Diarrhea Many HIV Cells in Blood Stream Thrush in Mouth May Start to Have Bacterial Infections Vomiting Fever

Crisis Issues HIV: AIDS: Perceived death sentence Death and Dying Issues Fear of disclosure Medical Care Fear of lifestyle changes Financial Issues Medication cooperation Disability Issues Suicidal ideation Suicidal Ideation Family reactions. Caretaker Issues

Crisis Issues (Continue) Once T-Cell Count is Below 200 or Person Develops One of 27 Opportunistic Infections, She or He Now Receives the Diagnosis of: AIDS: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Without Medication Person May Die! May need to Take Both Antibacterial Medications and ANTIHIVVIRAL Medications.

Intervention Strategies HIV: AIDS: Education Grief Therapy Suicide Prevention Suicide Watch Optimistic Support Groups Case Management Medication Compliance Medical Intervention Honor Denial of Death Support Groups Family Therapy Hospice Practice Safer Sex Increase Healthy Lifestyle