CD 5: Communicable Disease Analysis: HIV/AIDS Epidemiology and Nursing

This scholarly paper offers an in-depth analysis of HIV/AIDS, a communicable disease caused by the human immunodeficiency virus. It details the causes, modes of transmission, symptoms, treatment options, and potential complications associated with the disease. The report examines the demographics most affected, including incidence, prevalence, morbidity, and mortality rates, highlighting the disproportionate impact on certain populations. It further explores the determinants of health, such as poverty and lack of education, that influence HIV infection rates. The paper identifies the epidemiologic triad—agent, host, and environmental factors—specific to HIV/AIDS, providing a framework for understanding the disease's spread. Finally, it emphasizes the critical role of public health nurses in HIV prevention, care, and data management, including their involvement in finding, reporting, collecting, and analyzing data to improve health outcomes and implement effective interventions. The paper utilizes a minimum of three references and adheres to APA format, providing a comprehensive overview of HIV/AIDS from an epidemiological and public health nursing perspective.