HIV prevention as one of the guiding lines on preservation and stregthening of student’s health
Authors: Rafschneider T.Yu. | Published: 19.11.2013 |
Published in issue: #12(14)/2013 | |
DOI: 10.18698/2306-8477-2013-12-141 | |
Category: Technological aspects of the engineering education | Chapter: Preventive medicine | |
Keywords: HIV infection, socially significant diseases, education for HIV Prevention, HIV prevention |
The HIV epidemic is becoming one of the most urgent health issues in Russia and in the world. Every six seconds another person becomes HIV-positive. As a result of the epidemic, the number of HIV-positive people requiring medical, psychological and social support is rapidly growing. Taking into consideration the special needs of HIV-positive staff and students allows the educational system to become adaptive and accessible for all categories of people, specifically those with special needs.