Analysis of Costs, Risks, and Benefits
Behavioral interventions in reducing the risks associated with HIV are efficient and should thus be disseminated largely (Mayer, & Pizer, 2009). Addressing the issue is beneficial as it helps in realizing the potential of the authoritative strategy which exposes individuals to risks that are unnecessary. The risks that are involved in addressing the HIV issue is the legislative barriers which prevent and discourage the efficiency of programs. Addressing the issue will work at ensuring that the issue is fully addressed and safer behaviors of having sex will be developed. The major risk that is involved in addressing the issue is cost inefficiency as the programs are characterized by high risk. The risks are mainly associated with the emerging risk groups especially individuals from minority groups and those from the gay society (Mayer, & Pizer, 2009).
The behavioral interventions are the right approach to addressing HIV as a major health issue. This, therefore, involves the provision of education to the public by informing them of the risks involved. This must, therefore, ensure that legislative barriers are fully eliminated to acquire efficiency. Additionally halting of funding the drug abuse programs of treatment should be emphasized because based on the recent research the programs have been established to major influences in decreasing risky behaviors of abuse of drugs (Mayer, & Pizer, 2009).
Ethical issues that should be observed are associated with autonomy. The autonomy theory suggests that persons have the full rights in making decisions that are out of pressure or influence (Ivanov, & Blue, 2008). This, therefore, involves informed consent and monetary incentives. Informed consent is effective in ensuring that autonomy is maintained where the individuals are assured of protection. Monetary incentives are in regard to the ethical considerations in regard to the general target population (Ivanov, & Blue, 2008).
References
Ivanov, L. L., & Blue, C. L. (2008). Public health nursing: Leadership, policy, & practice. Australia: Delmar Cengage Delmar.
Mayer, K. H., & Pizer, H. (2009). HIV prevention: A comprehensive approach. Amsterdam: Elsevier/Academic Press.
