Summary

Research Report: Presents data on global trends in HIV/AIDS and interprets the effects for the Asia-Pacific region.

Description

Author: Rob Moodie and Edith Fry

This paper is one of a series of four academic research papers prepared for
the meeting titled: HIV/AIDS in Asia and the Pacific: Its everyone's
problem. This paper presents data on global trends in HIV/AIDS and
interprets the effects for the Asia-Pacific region. It discus's how
HIV/AIDS has become the forth leading cause of death globally and how in our
region HIV epidemics are diverse, localised and have different trends over
time. The authors highlight the different technical behavioural,
socio-economic and political determinants of the disease and the difficulties
these create for its control. They also discuss the demographic impacts
and the changes that HIV can have on population structures and resulting
impacts across all sections of society. Other issues raised include
national security and prevention/care regimes. Moodie and Fry outline the
elements of successful HIV responses including: political will and leadership;
societal openness and determination to fight against stigma; strategic
responses; multi-sectoral and multi-level action; community based responses;
social and political reform to reduce vulnerability; longer term and sustained
responses; learning from experience; and adequate resourcing. The authors
close by offering critical advise for the implementation of HIV control
programs in the Australian Aid program.

HIV/AIDS - a global overview with emphasis on Asia and the Pacific [PDF 21KB]

Available: Electronic version only

This report was commissioned by AusAID. The findings, interpretations and conclusions expressed in the report are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of AusAID or the Australian Government.

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