Reducing the risk of HIV in gay and bisexual men

Article Abstract:

The need for increased awareness of having safer sex in the relationships of gay and bisexual men and people taking control over HIV in their everyday lives is presented. Community nurses, who are also gay and have more knowledge of the local culture, are placed for carrying out this health activity effectively.

Prevention, Gay men

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Challenges in the field of HIV nursing

Article Abstract:

HIV and Aids had a high profile in the 1980's, but it is giving health care a continuing challenge. A key difference between HIV care and other more established specialties is 'open access,' enabling patients to choose where they want to be treated.

Nursing, Patient care

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Developing antenatal classes for women with HIV infection

Article Abstract:

Antenatal classes for pregnant women with HIV infection are important. The initiative is led by a community-based clinical nurse specialist, which adopts a multidisciplinary approach and aims to reduce mother-to-child HIV transmission.

Pregnant women, Disease transmission, Control, AIDS education

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