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Disaster Fallout: Impact of Natural Calamities on HIV Control
Author: *Emmanuel Ifeanyi Obeagu1, Getrude Uzoma Obeagu2, Edward Odogbu Odo3, Matthew Chibunna Igwe4, Okechukwu Paul-Chima Ugwu5, Esther U. Alum5,6 and Puche Racheal Okwaja7
Publisher: IAA Journal of Applied Sciences
Published: 2024
Section: School of Allied Health Sciences
Abstract
Natural calamities possess a profound and multifaceted impact on HIV control, posing significant challenges to the
infrastructure and initiatives aimed at managing the HIV/AIDS epidemic. This review scrutinizes the intricate
dynamics between natural disasters and HIV control efforts, elucidating the disruptions these calamities create
within prevention, treatment, and care programs. The repercussions extend from compromised healthcare services,
heightened vulnerability among affected populations, to the impeded execution of preventive measures.
Understanding the interplay between disasters and HIV control is pivotal for devising adaptive strategies capable
of sustaining effective interventions during and in the aftermath of catastrophic events. This review amalgamates
insights from existing literature, delving into the complexities and proposing mitigation strategies to fortify HIV
control in disaster-prone regions.
Keywords: Natural disasters, HIV/AIDS, Vulnerability, Displacement, Prevention programs, Psychosocial
support, Disaster preparedness, Community engagement, Disaster response