The article provides information regarding practical approaches aimed at preventing new HIV infections. O’Byrne looks at the beneficial aspects of a self-centered approach and the need to use such tests to reduce the rate of HIV infections. He believes that HIV can affect a large number of people because HIV is a transmittable infection. As such, O’Byrne considers HIV infection to be a public health issue because of its ability to affect the health of entire populations. According to O’Byrne, testing can ensure early detection and treatment of the HIV infection. The author provides that early detection of the infection may lead to secondary prevention. Secondary prevention according to O’Byrne is a situation where an individual can prevent further infections (O’Byrne, 2012). The article provides that such initiatives would benefit others and the population in general.
O’Byrne uses simple English. This is important, as readers are able to understand the text. There is also the use of peer-reviewed sources. This is an indication that the article is well informed. The flow of information is chronological. This ensures that readers are able to follow the points that the author’s argument. Consequently, the author’s use of statistical data in the article enables him to underscore the importance of HIV testing based on personal initiative rather than involuntary testing methods. The use of statistical data helps to create a deeper understanding of the entire process.
References
O’Byrne, P. (2012). HIV Prevention in the Context of Care: HIV Testing and Public Health
Practice. Public Health Nursing, 29(2), Wiley Periodicals, Inc., pp. 175–184.
