Public Health Interventions and Health Promotion Strategies for HIV in the UK

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Table of Content.
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................1
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................5
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................7

INTRODUCTION
In the modern-day world, the number of people affected by HIV is increasing day by day.
HIV has become a public health concern that stands for the Human immunodeficiency virus.
This virus harms individuals by attacking their immune systems. In the human body,
predominantly white blood cells known as CD4 are responsible for the body's immunity against
diseases, referred to as T cells. These cells are killed when HIV is not adequately treated, making
the body vulnerable to dangerous diseases, such as various types of cancer. In this report, the
major of discussion is related with advancements of medicines and technology, can be tackled
effectively. However, despite all these advancements, there is still considerable stigma associated
with HIV. Many people believe HIV is contiguous and get them even if they simply shake hands
with the people affected with HIV. Even though this disease has existed for decades, it is still
hard to determine how the condition will impact everyone. In this report, the major of discussion
is based on the United Kingdom public health intervention and their recognition in HIV, the
theories and model which is related with the health promotion, and relevant policy and their
application in public health issue and also a discussion carry a role of nurse and health promotor
within the inter-professional team.
MAIN BODY
HIV is one of the most dangerous diseases that an individual can contact. The main issue
with the disease is that it directly impacts the immune system, and there is no remedy for it. Due
to the lack of awareness about this disease, a massive stigma around HIV has made it difficult for
people to survive in society (World Health Organization, 2021). Recent research on HIV in
Brent has brought to light that many individuals were accessing HIV and treatment services,
which can be understood when considering that the prevalence diagnostic of HIV in Brent was
2.1 per 1000. Compared to the UK rate, 1.3 per 1000, it is an outstanding amount, inclusive of
undiagnosed prevalence (HIV in the UK 2016 report, 2016). Many people in Brent belong to this
undiagnosed section, and they can contribute to 27 per cent of people in the UK unaware of
themselves being affected (Government of England, 2021). One of the crucial goals for the UK
government has been to adopt and implement the Health Belief Model wherein generating
information and belief about an illness is important before it is diagnosed so as to ensure that
steps are taken for its prevention as well as treatment in a proper manner. The sexual health
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