AIDS-Progress Report #2

Brett Dworski

Louganis, Greg, and Eric Marcus. Breaking the Surface. New York: Random House, 1995. Print.

• This novel chronicles the success and struggles of Olympic Gold-Medalist diver, Greg Louganis. Putting his Olympic success aside, Louganis uses this novel to reveal his life; that he is a homosexual who suffers from AIDS. This novel has and will be helpful within our research and campaign, because it is a life story. Louganis’s words reveal a true sense of not only what AIDS and HIV are, but how to live with them. He is an avid speaker and activist, and in his words, “Education and prevention are the keys.”

Board, A.D.A.M. Editorial. "AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome." AIDS. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 18 Nov. 0000. Web. 17 Sept. 2012. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001620/>

• This web page off of PubMed Health is an excellent source of information for AIDS and HIV. Through this source, the history of the virus is gained. Treatment, causes, symptoms, how to get tested, and of course, how to prevent contracting it are all pieces of information that are useful for the campaign that this web page contains.

Ivan Escamilla

My search in regards to Ryan White and non-Western concepts of AIDS has brought me four sources so far. I will incorporate President Obama’s signing of Ryan White’s legislation which extends the period of benefits that the government will give to health programs and institutions, which includes HIV testing and preventative care services, deriving from “Remarks by the President at Signing of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 | The White House." Phillyvideofan’s YouTube video will also emphasize the point of discrimination that White had to endure during his life with AIDS, as well as support he obtained and the influence he managed to achieve nationally. In regards to non-Western concepts of AIDS, Tobias’ printed journal depicts cultural barriers and exceptions that either prevent or support the view of AIDS, both of which change the ways a certain culture approaches it and treats it. This proves that there is in fact an inevitable correlation between AIDS and culture. Timburg’s book goes further with data and describes the use of condoms and effects of circumcision in African and Asian countries. Oddly enough there is much controversy between the performances of surgical circumcision; it is proven to reduce the chances of acquiring HIV, but there is much dispute on the “mutilation of the body” aspect of it. Many men in Kenya have already gone under the surgery to preserve the health of their families, but many opponents stand firm in saying it is a forceful disgrace of the body pushed by Western influence.

Keri Marshall

         I am currently searching up for a guest speaker to present at our campaign presentation. I am also laying out and writing down ideas for the presentation. These sources will be helpful for statistics, vital information, providing opportunities for people to volunteer, and to create a gateway for people to connect and gain useful information and support.

1.) "About AIDSTruth.org." AIDSTruth.org. N.p., 2006. Web. 01 Oct. 2012. <http://www.aidstruth.org/about>.

Goals:

• “The purpose of this website is to debunk AIDS denialist arguments and prevent further harm being done by AIDS denialists to public health”
• to “engaged in the worldwide struggle against HIV/AIDS”

Provides (use for the campaign):

• Detailed Facts including:
• -Scientific studies
• -Treatments
• -Myths
• Latest news on HIV/AIDS

2.) "AIDS Information, Education, Action, Awareness." AIDS Information, Education, Action, Awareness. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2012 <http://www.aids.org/>.

Goals:

• “to 
  help prevent HIV infections and to improve the lives of those affected by HIV and AIDS by providing education and facilitating the free and open exchange of knowledge at an easy-to-find centralized website” 

Provides (use for the campaign):

• Latest news on HIV/AIDS and anything relating
• An Organization use for our campaign
• Informational facts

3.) "Global HIV/AIDS Organizations." Global HIV/AIDS Organizations. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2012. <http://aids.gov/federal-resources/around-the-world/global-hiv-aids-organizations/>.

Goals:

• “Expand visibility of timely and relevant Federal HIV policies, programs, and resources to the American public.”
• “Increase use of new media tools by government, minority, and other community partners to extend the reach of HIV programs to communities at greatest risk.”
• “Increase knowledge about HIV and access to HIV services for people most at-risk for, or living with, HIV.”

Provides (use for the campaign):

• An organization that provides:
• -Information on AIDS/HIV
• -Treatment
• -Support groups
• -A blog/forum for people to connect
• -Campaigning

• Provide news and events
• Info. on federal programs, financial support, etc.

4.) Grant, Alison D., and Kevin M De Cock. "HIV Infection and AIDS in the Developing World." Clinical Review BMJ 2001 322.1475-8 (2001): 1475-478. BMJ Group. BMJ Publishing Group, 16 June 2001. Web. 1 Oct. 2012. <http://www.bmj.com/content/322/7300/1475>.

Abstract:

• “HIV infection and AIDS in the developing world”

Provides (use for the campaign):

• A Clinical Review
• Details on the effects of the disease in developing countries

5.) "Inspiring Stories of People Affected by HIV/AIDS." TheBody.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2012. <http://www.thebody.com/index/inspire.html>.

Goals:

• Provides an online ‘complete resource’ for the HIV/AIDS community

Provides (use for the campaign):

• Info. on AIDS
• Support groups
• Blogs
• Forums
• Videos/ Podcasts of people’s life stories
• Provide personal stories from the people with the disease

6.) "UNAIDS." UNAIDS. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2012. <http://www.unaids.org/en/>.

Goals:

• “UNAIDS works to build political action and to promote the rights of all  people for better results for global health and development.”
• “ Globally, it sets policy and is the source of HIV-related data.”
• “In countries, UNAIDS brings together the resources of the UNAIDS Secretariat and 10 UN system organizations for coordinated and accountable efforts to unite the world against AIDS.”

Provides (use for the campaign):

• A Organization
• Reaches out globally
• Provides data and analysis
• Provides resources
• High number of volunteers, organizations, political organizations and leaders involved 

Works Cited

"About AIDSTruth.org." AIDSTruth.org. N.p., 2006. Web. 01 Oct. 2012 <http://www.aidstruth.org/about>.

"AIDS Information, Education, Action, Awareness." AIDS Information, Education, Action, Awareness. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2012 <http://www.aids.org/>.

Board, A.D.A.M. Editorial. "AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome." AIDS. U.S. National Library of Medicine, 18 Nov. 0000. Web. 17 Sept. 2012. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001620/>

"Global HIV/AIDS Organizations." Global HIV/AIDS Organizations. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2012. <http://aids.gov/federal-resources/around-the-world/global-hiv-aids-organizations/>.

Grant, Alison D., and Kevin M De Cock. "HIV Infection and AIDS in the Developing World." Clinical Review BMJ 2001 322.1475-8 (2001): 1475-478. BMJ Group. BMJ Publishing Group, 16 June 2001. Web. 1 Oct. 2012. <http://www.bmj.com/content/322/7300/1475>.

"Inspiring Stories of People Affected by HIV/AIDS." TheBody.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2012. <http://www.thebody.com/index/inspire.html>.

Louganis, Greg, and Eric Marcus. Breaking the Surface. New York: Random House,          1995. Print.

Phillyvideofan. “90 – Ryan White Dies 1of2” YouTube. Web. 26 Sept. 2012
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Skn7OmAGtjQ&feature=related

"Remarks by the President at Signing of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009 | The White House." The White House. N.p., 30 Oct. 2009. Web. 24 Sept. 2012. <http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/remarks-president-signing-ryan-white-hivaids-treatment-extension-act-2009>.

Timberg, Craig, and Daniel Halperin. Tinderbox: how the West sparked the AIDS epidemic and how the world can finally overcome it. New York: Penguin Press, 2012. Print.

Tobias, Barbara. "A descriptive study of the cultural mores and beliefs toward HIV/AIDS in Swaziland, Southern Africa." International Journal for the Advancement of Counselling 23.2 (2001): 99-113. Print.

"UNAIDS." UNAIDS. N.p., n.d. Web. 01 Oct. 2012. <http://www.unaids.org/en/>.