RSM 201 : Chapter 10_Kyle.pdf
8 Dec 2014
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Invisible population who are socially disadvantaged and have health issues as a result of the following conditions: Poor lifestyle decisions and extraordinary life stressors. We will go over: hiv and aids, abuse and neglect, poverty and homelessness, delinquent and criminal behaviors. Acquired hiv/aids may progress through three stages: stage 1, hiv infection, symptom-free, can be detected by clinical tests. This stage may last for many years: stage 2, hiv disease, evidenced by weight loss, fevers of unknown origin, chronic fatigue. If the virus progresses to this symptomatic state, the immune system is impaired: stage 3, aids, immune system failure, opportunistic infections and diseases ultimately leading to death. Maintain good habits such as nutrition and exercise aspects. Help them adjust to and cope with stressors associated with living with a chronic and possibly fatal disease. Alleviate the self-worth gap created by loss roles like employment. Reduce feelings of isolation, guilt, social stigma. Education (prevent transmission and allay fears to decrease isolation)
