CLC – Healthy People Preventative Education Presentation

CLC – Healthy People Preventative Education Presentation

Identify potential barriers for this specific population and how to overcome those barriers to support a healthy lifestyle.

Describe how population health outcomes can improve when educating about this LHI.

Above are the two topics I need slides on. Two slides for each topic with one reference each between years 2020-2025. I do not need a cover page as this is a group project and that is already made.

CLC – Healthy People Preventative Education Presentation

Barriers to a Healthy Lifestyle for Persons (13+) Who Know Their HIV Status – CLC – Healthy People Preventative Education Presentation

Stigmatization and discrimination on HIV patients.

Psychological distresses (such as depression and anxiety)

Limited availability of health care or health support.

Socioeconomic disparities (housing, employment)

Lack of health literacy regarding HIV management.

Misunderstandings on the cultural and community levels.

CLC – Healthy People Preventative Education Presentation

(Yuvaraj et al., 2020)

Persons aged 13 and older who are aware of their HIV status often face numerous challenges in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Stigma and discrimination are prevalent and they restrain people to seek care or to respond/ disclose their status. A significant portion of them has multiple co-morbid mental health conditions that might remain unignored, which makes it even more difficult to stay on treatment. The lack of access to medical care also limits the capacity to access routine care, particularly in underserved communities. Social differences and disadvantages, including unreliable homes and jobless status limit their ability to make health a priority. Moreover, lack of good health literacy and misinformation on HIV issues may cause poor decision making (Yuvaraj et al., 2020). Beliefs in society and culture can also disagree with medical advice. A solution should not be overlooked in addressing adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), transmission, and wellness over the long term because of these obstacles.

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Strategies to Overcome Barriers – CLC – Healthy People Preventative Education Presentation

Normalize HIV through public education campaigns

Make mental health care an aspect of HIV treatment environment

Increase access to care through the use of mobile clinics and telehealth

Offer worker and housing schemes

Training of culturally competent providers

Youth-based outreach and peer support

(Luquis & Pérez, (Eds.) 2021)

To overcome barriers for individuals aged 13 and older who know their HIV status, a multi-layered strategy is essential. To begin, HIV needs to be mainstreamed and the stigma has to be shut down through the means of public health education. The delivery of mental health services with HIV care will enable comprehensive assistance of patients. Accessibility can be enhanced by use of mobile clinics and telehealth to reach people that are in rural or low-service regions. Root socioeconomic causes of very poor health and nonadherence can be handled with employment or housing programs (Luquis & Pérez, (Eds.) 2021). It is necessary to train the healthcare providers in culturally competent care to ensure that they are able to attend to the variations met within this group of people. Finally, youth-specific outreach and peer-led support groups can help young people remain in care, and in particular, where they can see success stories that make them feel related and safe to discuss issues with them.

 

How Population Health Outcomes Improve Through LHI Education – CLC – Healthy People Preventative Education Presentation

Raises the levels of HIV testing and early diagnoses rates

Prevents and brings awareness to reduce transmission

Encourages patient compliance with drugs and viral control

Increases the awareness of U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable)

Reduces stigma by means of informed communities

Enhances more healthier sex and reproduction decisions

(Gbaja-Biamila et al., 2024)

Educating the population about the Leading Health Indicator (LHI) of knowing one’s HIV status significantly enhances public health outcomes. Properly informed individuals have high chances of having an examination test and hence, diagnosed earlier to access care. The rise of awareness also gives a spread of safe sexual behavior and less transmission of HIV. The realization of the necessity of regular drug intake increases the rate of viral suppression, making the further spreading less likely (Gbaja-Biamila et al., 2024) CLC – Healthy People Preventative Education Presentation. The teaching of the U=U concept in public generates awareness of the concept, which reinforces the fact that persons with undetectable viral loads cannot pass the virus sexually. Misinformation and stigma are the major obstacles to care which are countered through education. Lastly, it makes people, and particularly, young people and other disadvantaged groups, more capable of making informed and healthier choices about their lives, and enhances both individual and societal health.

 

Population Benefits of Targeted HIV Status Education (13+ years) – CLC – Healthy People Preventative Education Presentation

Promotes the communication between parents and their peers on HIV.

Lessens healthcare inequality with at-risk youngsters.

Empowers school-based and community-intervention activities.

Strengthens services and social network relationships.

Allows care and case management connection.

Builds resilience through knowledge and empowerment.

(Goldstein et al., 2023)

Specifically aimed education about the level of HIV among young people (aged 13 and above) leads to individual and community safety. It establishes a path to successful communication among the youth themselves, with their families and peers- establishing the safer environments to talk about and offer assistance. Education will help close the gaps in care access due to inequities within high-risk populations such as LGBTQ+ youth and in communities of color. When community support programs are included in the school-based interventions, the interventions provide uniform messaging and resources. Education is also enhancing social connectivity as the state of being isolated is minimized, and healthy relations are encouraged (Goldstein et al., 2023). Also, once the youth is aware of their status and the healthcare system, they will find it easier to avail of support services such as counseling and treatment services. Finally, youths are empowered in education, developing resilience that brings about improved long-term results.

 

References

Gbaja-Biamila, T., Obiezu-Umeh, C., Nwaozuru, U., Rosenberg, N. E., Igbokwe, M., Oladele, D., … & Iwelunmor, J. (2024). Awareness of, willingness to use, and experiences with Pre-exposure prophylaxis among youth in Nigeria. BMC health services research, 24(1), 1128.

Goldstein, M., Archary, M., Adong, J., Haberer, J. E., Kuhns, L. M., Kurth, A., … & Zanoni, B. C. (2023). Systematic review of mHealth interventions for adolescent and young adult HIV prevention and the adolescent HIV continuum of care in low to middle income countries. AIDS and Behavior, 27(Suppl 1), 94-115. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-022-03840-0

Luquis, R. R., & Pérez, M. A. (Eds.). (2021). Cultural competence in health education and health promotion. John Wiley & Sons.

Yuvaraj, A., Mahendra, V. S., Chakrapani, V., Yunihastuti, E., Santella, A. J., Ranauta, A., & Doughty, J. (2020). HIV and stigma in the healthcare setting. Oral Diseases, 26, 103-111. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcomm.2020.539174 CLC – Healthy People Preventative Education Presentation