Overview
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Jeffrey A. Kelly
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University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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Janet S. St. Lawrence
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Jackson State University and University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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- Jeffrey A. Kelly, Janet S. St. Lawrence
Pages 1-18
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- Jeffrey A. Kelly, Janet S. St. Lawrence
Pages 19-35
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- Jeffrey A. Kelly, Janet S. St. Lawrence
Pages 37-55
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- Jeffrey A. Kelly, Janet S. St. Lawrence
Pages 57-75
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- Jeffrey A. Kelly, Janet S. St. Lawrence
Pages 77-91
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- Jeffrey A. Kelly, Janet S. St. Lawrence
Pages 93-117
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- Jeffrey A. Kelly, Janet S. St. Lawrence
Pages 119-133
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- Jeffrey A. Kelly, Janet S. St. Lawrence
Pages 135-150
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- Jeffrey A. Kelly, Janet S. St. Lawrence
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- Jeffrey A. Kelly, Janet S. St. Lawrence
Pages 171-175
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Back Matter
Pages 177-205
About this book
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 under 40 in some large American cities. From the beginning. it has been evident that AIDS carries unique psychological and social ramifications. In spite of its lethality, new cases of HIV infection are preventable if individuals can be assisted to make behavior changes to lessen or eliminate viral transmission. To the extent that we can develop effective primary prevention interventions, it will be possible to keep larger numbers of people from becoming infected with the mv virus. Psychological and social risk behavior change interventions, whether at the level of individual clients, groups, or entire communities, can playa key role-in fact, the only available role-in disease prevention. Patients with any life-threatening illness have psychological, social, and support needs. However, these needs are more pronounced and, often, less easily addressed for persons affected by AIDS. People in good clinical health but with HIV infection face years of worry concerning whether they will develop AIDS. Nearly 2 million Americans are currently in this precarious position; by 1991, 50 to 100 million persons worldwide are expected to share the same uncertainty.
Authors and Affiliations
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University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
Jeffrey A. Kelly
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Jackson State University and University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, USA
Janet S. St. Lawrence
