In Chernihiv discussed the implementation of the Target social program of counteraction to HIV infection/AIDS
24 may, in the Chernigov city Council held session of coordination Council concerning counteraction to tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS chaired by the Deputy mayor Olga Honch. As noted by the head of the health Department of the city Council Olga Malets, in 2016 for the first time, funds were allocated for activities in the execution of the Target social program for prevention HIV-infection/AIDS for the years 2016-2018 in the city of Chernihiv. The report "On epidemiological situation of HIV/AIDS in the city of Chernigov" was made by epidemiologist Chernihiv city hospital No. 2 Larisa Lugovaya. She noted that the epidemic situation with incidence of HIV in Chernihiv remains difficult. In all the years of surveillance revealed by Zeromancer 2853 face that is of 989, 6 per 100 thousand population. Died of HIV-infected 614 people. At the beginning of the current year on the dispensary account there are 942 people. In addition, on account of 74 children born to HIV-infected mothers, of whom 24 have the diagnosis confirmed, 5 children have a diagnosis of AIDS. According to Larisa Lugovaya, the predominant route of infection in the city – parenteral (infection in the drug injecting users). It is 53%. Epidemiologist noted that this route of infection from year to year decreases due to the increase of HIV-infected sexually - 39,4%. 7.8 percent - the proportion of children born to HIV-infected mothers. The vast majority of HIV-positive men (58%), but year after year increases the proportion of patients women (in 2000 – 13%, and in 2016 – 41,6%). In Chernihiv provided a wide access of population to counseling and testing for HIV. For 2016 12817 surveyed people (4.5% of the population of the city). Surveys revealed 163 HIV-positive individuals. The age distribution of people living with HIV. Chernigov To 14 years 74 7.8% of 15-17 years 2 0,2% 18-24 year 29 3% 25-49 774 82,2% 50 years and older 63 6,7% Just 942 100% As the doctor noted, the most vulnerable age group 26-49 years and the positive is the fact that over the years reduced the number of new infections among young people. The joint work of all services, working with students, youth, medical workers gives also a positive result, awareness of young people about methods of prevention is growing every year. As noted by the representative of Department of education of the city Council, all city schools students among a variety of preventive measures on prevention of HIV infection. This, in particular, the lessons of "Basics of health", in which pupils from the 5th grade are introduced to the concepts of TB and HIV infection. Since 6 th grade students some have increased their knowledge on the issue, they examine the impact of HIV infection on the human body, deepen the knowledge of new concepts about AIDS, more familiar with the ways of HIV transmission, as well as studying how HIV is not transmitted. Also addresses legal issues. Students ' knowledge about HIV infection, tuberculosis and other infections, sexually transmitted are deepened and the lessons of biology. Lessons of the optional course "Protect yourself from HIV" program "Forming of healthy lifestyle and prevention of HIV/AIDS" or trainings on outreach programs of the Ministry of education and science of Ukraine "I – my health – my life", "Dorosli to your health!". Also held city festival-competition of propaganda teams "Youth chooses health – 2017". The specialists of "Clinic, friendly to youth" conducted interviews "to Be healthy is beautiful", "the Prevention of sexually transmitted diseases." In addition, from January to may this year in 26 secondary schools of the city continued implementation of the "Choice – 5" (the author of the program Valeriy Ryabukha) regarding the education of pupils of the 5th classes of secondary schools on prevention of drug addiction, HIV/AIDS and crime among children and adolescents. In the classroom, this program addresses the issues of responsible conduct in "situations of choice" is the promotion of healthy lifestyle, prevention of HIV/AIDS. Also on the basis of the 10th class of school ¹ 2 held a pilot course in "Choice – 10". Medical care in the city for HIV-infected persons provide all health facilities by place of residence. In the city, 856 people receiving antiretroviral therapy, including 23 children. The main purpose of ART therapy is to preserve health, improve quality of life and its renewal. Effective therapy has a preventive value, because it significantly reduces the risk of transmitting the virus from one person to another. Among the problems the members of the coordinating Council, noted the existence of the risk of occupational infection of medical workers. Such cases are not registered, but every year among the people who receive post-exposure prophylaxis, approximately 40% were health workers. Unfortunately, there is insufficient amount of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers: safety glasses, chain, gloves and the like. Members of the coordinating Council noted that the organization of preventive work with the population, aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle, is high quality, its methods are changing, which leads to positive consequences. In addition, sufficient attention working in groups, risky behavior, provided coverage of publications in media and distribution of flyers. The press service of the Chernihiv city Council.Ïåðåâåäåíî ñåðâèñîì "ßíäåêñ.Ïåðåâîä÷èê": translate.yandex.ru.
Source: http://uzinform.com.ua/
