Question

A goal of Healthy People 2020 is to prevent the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and early detection of those infected. Which are strategies aimed at meeting this goal? Select all that apply.a. Increased accessibility to HIV testing facilities
b. Mandatory HIV testing as a routine part of health care
c. Denial of sterile intravenous equipment to drug abusers
d. Inclusion of voluntary HIV testing in routine prenatal care
e. Advocacy for safer sex practices including use of condoms

Answer 1

Answer: a. Increased accessibility to HIV testing facilities.

d. Inclusion of voluntary HIV testing in routine prenatal care.

e. Advocacy for safer sex practices including use of condoms.

Explanation:

HIV is short for Human Immunodeficiency Virus. It is a virus that breaks down certain number of cells in the human immune system which hampers the immune system of the body.

The following are the Strategies aimed at prevention and early detection of HIV.

a. Increased accessibility to HIV testing facilities. : This can be facilitated by development and establishment of the drug and alcohol treatment centers. Typically in the community based organization.

d. Inclusion of voluntary HIV testing in routine prenatal care. : This will help in detection of HIV in early pregnancy and will help in preventing the adverse effects in the young fetus.

e. Advocacy for safer sex practices including use of condoms.: The condoms will prevent the contact of the genitals during the sexual intercourse thus prevents the transmission of the HIV from an infected person to a health person.