answer this Peer ResponseInstructions: Compare the work that you did for your original post with

answer this Peer ResponseInstructions: Compare the work that you did for your original post with the analysis of at least 2 of your peers. Describe what you found to be similar. Describe what you found to be different. In what ways do you agree with your peer’s analysis of the health threats? Why? Please be sure to validate your opinions and ideas with citations and references. my discussion Hello everyone! My name is Dayan Flores. I am a mother of a 1 year old boy. I am currently working as a home health nurse in 3 different agencies in Chicago. I’ve been working as a nurse for almost 6 years. Before I became an LPN nurse, I worked as a CNA for 6 years and I also worked as a medical assistant for 1 year. After a year working as a medical assistant, I decided to go back to school to get my nursing degree. I’m currently enrolled in the RN BSN program. I have been at Herzing University since 2023. Over the course of my nursing career, my understanding of nursing ethics has deepened and expanded. I’ve come to see that ethics in nursing extend beyond individual patient care to include the wider responsibilities of the profession. This includes advocating for social equity, protecting patients’ rights, and maintaining the ethical standards that guide our practice. It’s about not only doing what’s right for each patient, but also contributing to a just and ethical healthcare system. Health Threat: HIV prevalence is higher in urban areas compared to rural areas. Mexico and the United States.HIV prevalence is higher in urban areas particularly border cities like Tijuana, Ciudad Juarez (Mexico) and San Diego, California, El Paso, Texas (United States). It is possible to compare the prevalence of HIV in Mexico to the United States. Mexico’s national HIV prevalence is approximately 0.3%, ranking it among the lowest in the Americas. In comparison, the HIV prevalence in the United States is higher, though specific figures are not included in the current data. HIV continues to be a major public health concern worldwide. Although both Mexico and the United States have taken important steps to address the virus, the rate of infection, contributing risk factors, and approaches to prevention and treatment vary between the two countries. Factors influencing HIV rates in Mexico: Migration: the frequent movement of people in border areas results in intricate transmission patterns. Poverty and lack of access to quality healthcare. It hampers prevention, testing, and treatment efforts. Sex Trade activity: regions with high infection rates often experience a rise in commercial sex work, which, in the absence of protective measures, can increase the spread of the virus. Factors influencing HIV rates in the united States Healthcare Inequities: Unequal access to healthcare, especially in Southern regions, leads to increased HIV prevalence in marginalized groups. Substance use: The use of injectable drugs is still a major risk factor, with shared needles playing a role in spreading the virus. Gaps in Prevention: Even though Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is accessible, its usage among those at high risk is still insufficient. Potential ways to address this health threat for both countries from a nursing perspective. Improving Public health Education Mexico: nurses can take the lead in community education programs to lessen the the stigma surrounding HIV and boost awareness about prevention and treatment options. Also building stronger collaborations among healthcare providers can lead to a more inclusive healthcare system that caters to the needs of vulnerable groups. United States: Creating culturally appropriate educational resources for border communities can help in reducing HIV infections. Also by broadening Medicaid and other support programs in border regions, healthcare access for at-risk populations can be significantly improved. Both Countries: Nurses can champion the expansion of access to condoms, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), and regular HIV testing, with a focus on high-risk regions. Questions for further research: How do individuals in these regions currently access healthcare, and what barriers remain? What role does substance abuse play in HIV transmission in these regions, and what programs exist to address this issue? What culturally tailored strategies can nurses implement to address stigma and promote HIV testing in diverse communities? References: McIntyre, A. C., Cody, S. L., Ezemenaka, C. J., Johnson, K., Mugoya, G., & Foster, P. (2025). HIV Knowledge, Risk Factors, and Utilization of Services in the US Rural Deep South. Journal of Racial & Ethnic Health Disparities, 12(1), 241-249. https://6o30797o3-mp02-y-https-doi-org.prx-herzing.lirn.net/10.1007/s40615-023-01868-z Simha, A., Prasad, R., Ahmed, S., Dinesh, A. S., & Rao, N. P. (2023). Effect of national cultural dimensions and HIV prevalence rates on stigma towards people living with HIV/AIDS. Psychology, Health & Medicine, 28(10), 2908-2914. https://6o30797o3-mp02-y-https-doi-org.prx-herzing.lirn.net/10.1080/13548506.2022.2057557 Jara, A. G., Tekle, M. T., Sema, F. D., Mekonen, B. T., Ergena, A. E., Tesfaye, A. H., Gebremariam, S. N., Abebe, R. B., Belachew, E. A., Tafese, A. M., Mehari, E. A., & Imran, A. (2024). Self‐Management and Its Associated Factors Among People Living With HIV at University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital: A Cross‐Sectional Study. BioMed Research International, 2024, 1-11. https://6o30797o3-mp02-y-https-doi-org.prx-herzing.lirn.net/10.1155/2024/5590331 Vs my peer discussion Comparing HIV/AIDS – Lesotho vs. United States HIV/AIDS can be very deadly if you do not have access to healthcare and readily available resources. In this discussion, there will be a comparison of the prevalence of this virus in the United States and Lesotho, a country located in southern Africa. According to BMC Geriatrics, Lesotho has one of the highest prevalence rates of HIV affecting the population between the ages of 15 to 49 years old. This virus affects females almost twice the rate as males in this country, as well (Kalula et al., 2023). In comparison, the prevalence rate in the United States is not as high. In the United States, this virus affects more males than females, especially in the African American community. The prevalence rate is significantly lower in this country because of the access to resources available. According to the NIH, there are HIV prevention tools, such as testing, preexposure prophylaxis, and programs to help reduce the spread of infections (Bosh et al., 2021). Primary Health Threats Heart disease and strokes are the most prevalent health threats in the United States, according to the CDC. This affects all races, but it is highest in the African American community (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2024). Major factors in heart disease can include a sedentary lifestyle or underlying health problems like diabetes. In Lesotho, the most prevalent diseases are HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and stroke (World Health Organization, 2019). For both countries, these diseases are very deadly if left untreated. Potential Ways to Address the Health Threat From a nurse’s perspective, a potential way to address these health threats is to first find out how much of the population has access to it and see where in those countries the diseases are most prevalent. As a nurse, one of the most important roles is educating patients or communities about preventative precautions, or even advocating for those suffering from those diseases. People look to nurses for hope, so all resources that can be provided for those who are ill must be used. Questions Why is HIV/AIDS most prevalent among the African American community? What are the ways nurses can contribute to reducing the negative stigma about this virus? What are the ways to reduce the prevalence of HIV/AIDS outside of the United States? References Bosh, K. A., Hall, H. I., Eastham, L., Daskalakis, D. C., & Mermin, J. H. (2021). Estimated Annual Number of HIV Infections ─ United States, 1981-2019. MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 70(22), 801-806. https://doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7022a1 Links to an external site. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2024, October 24). Heart Disease Facts. CDC. https://www.cdc.gov/heart-disease/data-research/facts-stats/index.html Links to an external site. Kalula, S. Z., Blouws, T., Ramathebane, M., & Sayed, A. R. (2023). HIV and AIDS prevention: knowledge, attitudes, practices and health literacy of older persons in the Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces, South Africa and in Lesotho. BMC geriatrics, 23(1), 279. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-023-04009-7 Links to an external site. World Health Organization. (2019). Lesotho data | World Health Organization. Data.who.int. https://data.who.int/countries/426

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