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The AIDS Health Crisis Psychological and Social Interventions

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) poses a health threat unparalleled in modem times. Identified just a few years ago, AIDS and the human inunlmodeficiency virus (IDV) responsible for it affect millions of persons worldwide. AIDS has already become the leading cause of death among persons un...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Kelly, Jeffrey A., St. Lawrence, Janet S. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1988, 1988
Edition:1st ed. 1988
Series:NATO Science Series B:, Physics
Subjects:
Clinical Health Psychology
Public Health
Health Psychology
Epidemiology
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • 1: Medical Aspects of AIDS
  • 1.1. Medical Characteristics of AIDS
  • 1.2. Diseases Related to HIV Infection
  • 1.3. Incidence and Demography
  • 2: Transmission and Risk Factors for AIDS
  • 2.1. AIDS Risk Behavior among Homosexual or Bisexual Males
  • 2.2. AIDS Risk Behavior among Heterosexuals
  • 2.3. Reduced-Risk Conduct
  • 2.4. The Case against Casual Transmission
  • 3: Risk-Reduction Counseling for Individuals and Groups
  • 3.1. For Whom Are Individual and Group Prevention Efforts Needed?
  • 3.2. Providing Risk-Reduction Information
  • 3.3. Behavior-Change Counseling
  • 4: Behavioral Interventions at a Community Level
  • 4.1. Informational and Educational Messages
  • 4.2. Provision of Cues to Adopt Lower-Risk Behavior
  • 4.3. Supports for Maintenance of Risk-Behavior Change
  • 5: Psychosocial Consequences of HIV Seropositivity
  • 5.1. Learning of HIV Seropositivity
  • 5.2. Risk-Behavior Changes Prompted by Seropositivity
  • 8.4. Interventions for Family Members and Significant Others
  • 8.5. Interventions for Caregivers
  • 9: Effective Help-Providing: Knowledge, Sensitivities, and Ethics
  • 9.1. Knowledgeable Caregiving
  • 9.2. Ethical Issues
  • 9.3. Special Sensitivities Required of AIDS Caregivers
  • Epilogue: The Societal Challenge of AIDS
  • Appendix: Selected AIDS Resources in the United States
  • References
  • 5.3. Emotional Consequences That Follow Knowledge of Seropositivity
  • 5.4. Neurological Consequences of HIV Exposure
  • 5.5. Social Consequences of HIV Infection
  • 5.6. Implications for Future Health and Adjustment
  • 6: Psychosocial Interventions for HIV-Seropositive Persons
  • 6.1. Counseling at the Time of HIV Testing
  • 6.2. Psychosocial Interventions to Promote Behavior Change and Coping Skills
  • 6.3. Other Considerations
  • 7: Psychological Consequences of AIDS and AIDS-Related Complex
  • 7.1. Factors Influencing Psychological Reactions to an ARC or AIDS Diagnosis
  • 7.2. Psychological Consequences of ARC and AIDS
  • 7.3. Neuropsychological Consequences of ARC and AIDS
  • 7.4. Psychological Consequences of ARC and AIDS to Others
  • 8: Psychosocial Care Needs of Persons with AIDS
  • 8.1. Psychological Interventions
  • 8.2. Other Care Needs following AIDS Diagnosis
  • 8.3. Assistance with Housing and Health Care Resources

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