Lessons Learned From the AIDS Crisis in Lordegan, Iran, ۲۰۱۹

AIDS is an acquired immunodeficiency syndrome caused by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) [۱, ۲]. AIDS is among the major challenges to the health system in all countries. This health challenge has spread to all countries and all age groups, especially those ۲۵-۳۴ years. The probability of transmission of AIDS ranges from ۷۰% by blood transfusion to ۳۰% by sexual intercourse, mother-to-child transmission, and other blood products [۳-۵].

Keywords:

AIDS , Addiction , Risk communication , Social crisis , Stigma , Lordegan