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Attacking AIDS.

J Kosterlitz

    National Journal
    |November 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Activists and public health officials have high hopes for a new leader to combat the AIDS epidemic. It remains to be seen if these expectations for an all-out war on AIDS will be met.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • The Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) epidemic has persisted for nearly 12 years.
    • Public health officials and AIDS activists are seeking strong leadership to combat the disease.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the expectations of public health officials and activists regarding a new commander in chief's approach to the AIDS epidemic.
    • To evaluate the potential impact of new leadership on the fight against AIDS.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative assessment of stakeholder expectations.
    • Analysis of the political and public health landscape surrounding the AIDS epidemic.

    Main Results:

    • High expectations exist among activists and officials for a comprehensive strategy against AIDS.

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  • There is an underlying concern about whether these expectations are realistic given the complexities of the epidemic.

    • Conclusions:

    • The appointment of a new leader has generated significant optimism in the fight against AIDS.
    • Further evaluation is needed to determine if the anticipated "all-out war" on AIDS will materialize and be effective.