Project PEP/72
BACKGROUND: To accomplish its mission of grassroots, person-to-person, international development, combined with cross-cultural exchange, approximately 6,500 Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) a year live and work in 80 countries worldwide (including Africa, Latin America, Central Asia, the Middle East, and Pacific Islands). PCVs are assessed after sexual or nonsexual risk exposures, and persons assessed as having increased risk of HIV exposure are offered HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). METHODS: Data from July 1997 to December 2001 include demographics (gender and age), country of service, type of exposure, interval from exposure to HIV PEP, antiviral agents used, and HIV outcomes. RESULTS: Of 240 consultations, 173 (72%) received HIV PEP (incidence=5.8 per 1000 person-years). None became HIV-infected. 150 (87%) followed sexual exposures (107 [62%] consensual sex, 43 [25%] sexual assaults); 23 (13%) were nonsexual (12 [7%] needlesticks, 11 [6%] blood splashes). HIV PEP incidence was highest in women (6.5 per 1000 person-years), PCVs younger than 25 (6.3), and in Africa region (10.2). With consensual sex, 53 (34%) PCVs reported exposure by not using a condom. 138 (80%) received HIV PEP within 72 hours of exposure. Only 3 (2%) received a 3-drug regimen. During this period, the overall incidence of HIV in all PCVs was 0.4 per 1000 person-years. CONCLUSIONS: PCVs serve in many countries in the developing world, are sexually active, and are at risk for HIV infection. HIV PEP is not placed in PCV medical kits, rather it is available from Peace Corps health units. Nevertheless, most PCVs are able to access HIV PEP within 72 hours after an exposure. HIV PEP is offered after sexual and nonsexual exposures, and together with interpersonal counseling and education, constitutes an important part of a comprehensive HIV prevention strategy for persons at risk.
Jimmy Choo and Elton John are trying to aware people about AIDS problem in undeveloped countries, but most importantly to help infected women in Africa, by raising funds. This competition is an example of their work on this problem.
I love Jimmy Choo shoes and I am in love with Elton John as an artist and I like his songs. It was a pleasure to take part in this competition, especially knowing that by getting together and paying attention to the subject of AIDS in poor countries we all can help and contribute for a better future
To see my work please follow the link:
http://www.jimmychoo72.com/activity/71
The competition is now over. I didn't win the main prize but I got an additional prize, eco bag from Jimmy Choo.
On the top you can see two images. The first one is Tamara Mellon, CEO of Jimmy Choo, and Elton John with the eco bag that I won. The second image is the winning photo.
I enjoyed taking part in a competition with such a great generous idea and very pleased to get a prize.
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