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AIDS AMONG NIGERIAN
YOUTHSDr. Okeke Efex Nachi
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A group of medical conditions that occur
when a person’s immune system is lowered
due to infection with HIV
DEFINITION
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ACQUIRED
IMMUNE
DEFICIENCY
SYNDROME
INTRODUCTION (CONT’D)
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HUMAN
IMMUNODEFICIENCY
VIRUS
INTRODUCTION (CONT’D)
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First described in 1981
Caused by Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Major burden in Africa
Also South & South—East Asia, India, the Carribean
Estimated 40m cases by 2010
Nigeria accounts for 10% of global burden of AIDS
INTRODUCTION (CONT’D)
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TRANSMISSION
Sexual intercourse
Vertical transmission
Blood transfusion
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Premarital sexual intercourse
Extramarital sexual intercourse
Multiple sexual partners
Rape victims
Commercial sex workers/patronisers
PREDISPOSING FACTORS
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Ignorance
Peer influence
Effect of Unfavourable Home Environment
Increased Susceptibility to Abuse
Poor Health Seeking Behaviour
Financial Handicap
WHY YOUTHS
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FEATURESChronic Diarrhoea
Chronic Cough
Severe Weightloss
Persistent Fever
Skin Infections
Oral Thrush/ Ulcers
Opportunistic Infections
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ASYMPTOMATIC
FEATURES (CONT’D)
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WAY OUTAbstinence
Be Faithful
Counselling
Develop Good Health Seeking Behaviour
Encourage Others
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THANKS . . .
THANKS . . .
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. . . For The Gift Of Your Time.
THANKS . . .