- Where target population receives health-related services for selected disease which is (HIV) examples hospital based, home care, social services agencies.
Washington, DC is a state with the highest rate of HIV in the country. The epidemic of the disease is still not controlled. However, studies have determined that the people of poor socioeconomic status are inflicted more of the ailment than the population in general. The health care services for the HIV positive patients are provided through authorities who can be approached through The Washington State Department of Heath (http://www.doh.wa.gov/). However, a preview of the facilitation makes the compromised level of care / prevalence services in the state obvious, with reference to the low level of population of the state of DC along with high rates of poor socioeconomic status against other provinces.
B) Specifics on the organizations providing such services. (e.g) name, location, size and funding services partners)
For state level specialists consult http://aidsvu.org/treatment-sites-or-care-services/hiv-care-services-locator/
C) Predisposing, Enabling and reinforcing factors related to selected disease which is HIV
The awareness of the mode a capacity of the contagious disease is the most prominent contributing factor in the reference. Around 68 % of the population have been founded never was tested for the disease and deprived with the essential information of transmission of the disease
D) Perception of various stakeholders of services availability, access issues, costs, quality, ability to meet target population-specific needs and wants related to selected disease which is again HIV.
The state offers HIV care services through different medical care services with versified models and approaches. For example, Whitman-Walker Clinic strategy emphasis over population of gays, lesbians and homosexuals. While, Unity Health Care is a generalized service for the population. However, awareness is the basic element that could transform and synchronize the perception of stakeholders. Hence, the organization of the services under the platform of The Washington State Department of Heath (http://www.doh.wa.gov/) is greatly supporting to comprehend the essentials of the disease for sustainable input.
References:
aidsvu. (2014, Oct 14). Washington. Retrieved from aidsvu.: http://aidsvu.org/state/washington/?tab=hiv-federal-programs
Foundation, T. H. (2012). The HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Washington, D.C. The Henry J. Kaiser Family foundation.
Program, R. W. (2014, Oct 15). Washington Provider Characteristics. Retrieved from hab.hrsa.gov: http://hab.hrsa.gov/stateprofiles/Provider-Characteristics.aspx
