AIDS and Children: Issues and Concerns

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AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) has created a global health crisis and serious imbalance in the public health care system across the world. It is posing a colossal developmental challenge in many countries. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and AIDS are creating a difficult situation for children. The alarming impact of AIDS on children is causing serious concern. Children are the emerging face of global population. They represent the developing human resources of nations. HIV and AIDS have created multiple problems for them such as sickness and mortality, loss of parents, stigma and discrimination. Large number of children are infected with HIV every year. Countries, organizations and individuals across the world are involved in initiatives to mitigate the impact of AIDS on children through endeavors in the areas of prevention, care, support and treatment. The book focuses on various aspects of HIV/AIDS and children. It is divided into three sections: Issues and Concerns; Problems and Impacts; and Management and Initiatives. Information is provided in areas like: – Prevention, Care and Treatment, Impact and problems of HIV/AIDS on children,  Management of HIV-infected children,  Initiatives and strategies to mitigate the impact of HIV/AIDS on children.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Michael Vimal Pillai

Michael Vimal Pillai holds a bachelor's degree in Commerce from Delhi University and a master’s degree in Sociology from Madurai Kamaraj University. He has nineteen years of work experience, of which four years have been in the social sector. He has worked on projects related to HIV/AIDS, child abuse, non-formal education. He is currently working as a Consulting Editor at Icfai Business School Research Centre, Ahmedabad. His prior experience includes working on issues related to HIV/AIDS, during his employment with the Indian arm of FXB International, and earlier with AIDS Awareness Group (AAG), an Indian non-governmental organization (NGO), based in Delhi. His areas of interest are social research, communication, health, education and issues related to children.

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Title
AIDS and Children: Issues and Concerns
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Edition
1st ed.
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ISBN
8131411847
Length
296p.
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