Ramos Act: HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control
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Ramos Act: HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control

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What is the primary effect of HIV on the body's immune system?

  • It weakens the body's immune system (correct)
  • It has no effect on the immune system
  • It strengthens the immune system
  • It only affects the digestive system

    • What is the punishment for unsafe practice and procedures under RA 11166?

  • 15-20 years imprisonment and fines
  • 5-10 years imprisonment and fines
  • Life imprisonment and fines
  • 6-12 years imprisonment and fines (correct)

    • In which of the following instances is compulsory HIV testing allowed?

  • For individuals seeking employment
  • For individuals convicted under the Anti-Rape Law (correct)
  • For individuals with a family history of HIV
  • For all individuals seeking medical attention

    • What is the purpose of AIDSWATCH?

    <p>To monitor the magnitude and progression of HIV infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is contact tracing in the context of HIV?

    <p>The process of finding sexual partners of an individual tested/diagnosed with HIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of reporting in the context of HIV?

    <p>To determine the magnitude and progression of HIV infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the nationwide HIV/AIDS information and educational program?

    <p>To promote public awareness and increase sense of responsibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered unlawful according to the Act?

    <p>Conducting compulsory HIV testing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of recognizing the potential role of affected individuals in propagating vital information?

    <p>To increase public awareness and promote education</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is guaranteed to individuals with HIV according to the Act?

    <p>The right to privacy and basic health services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of discrimination against individuals with HIV or persons perceived or suspected of having HIV?

    <p>It is considered inimical to individual and national interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of promoting public awareness and education about HIV/AIDS?

    <p>To decrease the number of individuals practicing high-risk behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of performing a screening test three times if it is reactive?

    <p>To ensure the accuracy of the result</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Research Institute of Tropical Medicine National Voluntary Blood Service Program (RITM NVBSP)?

    <p>To conduct confirmatory tests for HIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the informed written consent?

    <p>To allow the patient to make an informed decision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the OFW Clinics?

    <p>To provide pre-employment medical exams for Filipinos bound for abroad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the confirmatory test?

    <p>To confirm the diagnosis of HIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Fourth AIDS Medium Term Plan?

    <p>A 5-year plan to reduce HIV prevalence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cornerstone of an effective response to the country's HIV and AIDS situation?

    <p>Human rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the goal of eliminating the climate of stigma and discrimination?

    <p>To ensure access to HIV and AIDS related services</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is stigma, according to the text?

    <p>The devaluation and dehumanization of an individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the PNAC established?

    <p>1992</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is unique about the PNAC agency?

    <p>It has a separate budget under the GAA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who serves as the Vice-Chairperson of PNAC?

    <p>Elected from the government agency members</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of consecutive terms a member can serve?

    <p>2 terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Secretariat in PNAC?

    <p>To coordinate and manage day-to-day affairs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the repository of HIV and AIDS-related information?

    <p>Document/records of different HIV/AIDS related information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the Chairperson of PNAC?

    <p>The Secretary of Health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term of office for PNAC members?

    <p>3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Declaration of Policies

    • The state shall respect, protect, and promote human rights as the cornerstone of an effective response to the country's HIV and AIDS situation.
    • HIV and AIDS education and information dissemination are crucial for reducing discrimination and promoting control and prevention.

    Establishment of PNAC

    • The Philippine National AIDS Council (PNAC) is an agency attached to the Department of Health (DOH) with a separate budget under the General Appropriations Act (GAA).
    • PNAC was established in 1992.

    Definition of Terms

    • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a condition characterized by a combination of signs and symptoms caused by HIV, which attacks and weakens the body's immune system.
    • Stigma refers to the devaluation and dehumanization of an individual, resulting in discrimination.

    Safe Practices and Procedures

    • Penalties for unsafe practices and procedures include 6-12 years imprisonment and fines, as well as suspension or revocation of license to practice a profession (RA 11166).

    Testing, Screening, and Counseling

    • Compulsory HIV testing may be allowed only in certain instances, such as:
      • For individuals convicted under the Anti-Rape Law.
      • To settle relevant issues pertaining to the Family Code.
      • To comply with the National Blood Services Act (RA 7719) and the Organ Donation Act (RA 7170).
    • Anonymous testing is allowed, where the individual being tested does not reveal their true identity.
    • Contact tracing involves finding the sexual partners of an individual tested or diagnosed with HIV, with counseling done by an RMT with HIV proficiency.

    Monitoring and Reporting

    • AIDSWATCH is a comprehensive HIV/AIDS monitoring program that determines and monitors the magnitude and progression of HIV infection.
    • The program evaluates the adequacy and efficacy of countermeasures being employed and involves reporting and contact tracing.

    Ramos Act

    • The Ramos Act promulgates policies and prescribes measures for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in the Philippines.
    • The act institutes a nationwide HIV/AIDS information and educational program, establishes a comprehensive HIV/AIDS monitoring system, and strengthens the Philippine National AIDS Council.

    Declaration of Policies

    • The state shall promote public awareness through education and information campaigns.
    • The state shall extend to every person suspected or known to be infected with HIV/AIDS full protection of their human rights and civil liberties.
    • The state shall recognize the potential role of affected individuals in propagating vital information.

    HIV Testing and Counseling

    • The Radio Immuno-Precipitation Assay (RIPA) and Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) are screening tests that can be reactive or non-reactive.
    • A confirmatory test is performed in a HIV testing laboratory to confirm the results.
    • National Reference Laboratories, such as the Research Institute of Tropical Medicine (RITM) and the National Voluntary Blood Service Program (NVBSP), perform confirmatory tests on blood donor units.

    Definitions and Terminologies

    • Treatment Hub refers to the HIV/AIDS Core Team (HACT) that provides medical attention and services for people with HIV.
    • Blood Service Facility offers transfusion services if necessary.
    • Informed Written Consents are written agreements that allow patients to undergo procedures.
    • Confirmatory tests are performed to determine whether a sample is positive or negative.
    • OFW Clinics provide pre-employment medical exams for Filipinos bound for abroad.

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    This quiz covers the policies and measures outlined in the Ramos Act for the prevention and control of HIV/AIDS in the Philippines, including the establishment of a nationwide information and educational program, a comprehensive monitoring system, and the protection of individual rights.

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