View the video or read the book, And, The Band Played On. Respond to the following questions.
1. Based on what you observed in the film or read in the book; clearly articulate at least three of the sociopolitical factors that influenced public health policy development for HIV/AIDS prevention and control in the United States. Briefly discuss each of the three sociopolitical factors. How are these factors similar/different than the current dynamics associated with the COVID19 pandemic.
2. How were early victims and contacts identified and located? How is this the same, or different regarding the current COVID 19 pandemic?
3. Select an epidemiological model. (Module 3). Apply the events in the video/book to components of the epidemiological model. Explain how this model could be applied to COVID19..
4. What was your overall reaction after viewing this film/book with respect to the impact on the health care system in the United States? Describe if and how the health care system has changed or adapted to address the current pandemic
5. Compare/contrast the historical perspective of the emergence of HIV with the current COVID 19 outbreak in the US.