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CONFERENCE PROGRAM
-- TRACK B
Description | Learning
Objectives | Sessions
| TRACK
B |
TREATMENT,
CARE, AND SUPPORT |
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The
value of providing antiretroviral therapy has been recognized as
both a method of treatment and a prevention strategy for persons
infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. In response, many
Caribbean
countries have initiated some level of comprehensive or limited
antiretroviral treatment programs, including highly active
antiretroviral therapy with directly observed therapy. Current
regional treatment programs are at various stages of implementation
and have experienced varying degrees of success. This track explores
the research findings, issues, and best practices in the areas of
antiretroviral and medical treatment, opportunistic infections case
management, and other care and support service issues for people
living with HIV/AIDS.
This
track also presents the latest developments in treatment and care
research in the
Caribbean, including plans for scaling up treatment
responses. Care for children living with HIV/AIDS—including the
issues of early diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of infants and
children with HIV/AIDS—and regional responses to the pediatric
AIDS epidemic will also be discussed.
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| Learning
Objectives: |
At
the conclusion of the track’s sessions, participants should be
able to:
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Understand
issues related to access to antiretroviral treatment in the
Caribbean
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Understand
current guidelines for adult and pediatric antiretroviral
treatment
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Have
knowledge of best practices related to HIV/AIDS treatment, care,
and support
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Understand
the issues related to mainstreaming of PLWHA treatment at
national and regional levels
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Comprehend
how research can be conducted to improve efficacy of treatment
and care
- Understand the issues surrounding pediatric HIV infection, including
perinatal prevention interventions, early identification of
infected infants, treatment, and monitoring
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| Sessions: |
- State of the Art in HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care
- Scaling Up HIV/AIDS Treatment Response
- Best Practices in Care and Support
- Co-Infections and HIV/AIDS
- Opportunistic Infections and HIV/AIDS
- Care for the Children
- Adherence
- POSTER SESSION
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