Effective Prevention/Intervention Programs

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There are many challenges that exist with providing effective prevention/intervention programs on a global scale. One of the many challenges is money. Poor countries don’t have the money or resources to educate or test citizens and supply them with protection such as condoms and antiviral treatment for pregnant women. Additionally, there may be a sense of shame in some of these populations. These countries may not want to admit that they have a problem with HIV and just ignore it, choosing not to educate their population on prevention.
Lastly, another challenge is gender inequality. In India, it is common for married heterosexual men, especially migrant workers or truck drivers to have sexual relations with other women and sex workers [1].

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