Russian experts We discussed the characteristics of HIV infection in the country. According to them, many cultural patterns that exist in society, have a significant impact on such a disaster as HIV / AIDS.
Among the cultural and gender aspects that hinder the prevention of HIV infection and AIDS experts identified difficulty attracting men to check for HIV / AIDS. "It is believed that if the a young man, he is healthy, strong, do not go to the doctor. Even if go, it will all know that he is sick. That fear, "- said Deputy Director of the "AIDS Infoshare" Irina Kostetskaya.
Also, the spread of HIV infection has contributed to silencing the problem - the society did not want to know about her, did not want to discuss. And experts say that in Russian society very low level of sex education - still half of parents Talk to your children about sex.
Although, according to official figures, Russia has about 750 thousand. HIV-infected, this figure, according to Professionals can easily be multiplied by five. They argue that many infected are unaware of their condition or hide it. Analysts voiced such data on the number of HIV-infected people in Moscow - in each car Moscow metro ride two people with HIV. Add that medical data, the virus can survive the infection at room temperature outside the body for a long time: for hours, if the place is dry, and about six weeks if wet.
Experts note that the organizations leading its activities in the field of HIV, must be carefully examine the cultural and subcultural characteristics of the places where they are Job. This will make it more efficient, contribute to the reduction of related It risks. (READ MORE)
Among the cultural and gender aspects that hinder the prevention of HIV infection and AIDS experts identified difficulty attracting men to check for HIV / AIDS. "It is believed that if the a young man, he is healthy, strong, do not go to the doctor. Even if go, it will all know that he is sick. That fear, "- said Deputy Director of the "AIDS Infoshare" Irina Kostetskaya.
Also, the spread of HIV infection has contributed to silencing the problem - the society did not want to know about her, did not want to discuss. And experts say that in Russian society very low level of sex education - still half of parents Talk to your children about sex.
Although, according to official figures, Russia has about 750 thousand. HIV-infected, this figure, according to Professionals can easily be multiplied by five. They argue that many infected are unaware of their condition or hide it. Analysts voiced such data on the number of HIV-infected people in Moscow - in each car Moscow metro ride two people with HIV. Add that medical data, the virus can survive the infection at room temperature outside the body for a long time: for hours, if the place is dry, and about six weeks if wet.
Experts note that the organizations leading its activities in the field of HIV, must be carefully examine the cultural and subcultural characteristics of the places where they are Job. This will make it more efficient, contribute to the reduction of related It risks. (READ MORE)
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