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Family and HIV/AIDS
. Ed(S): Pequegnat, Willo; Bell, Carl
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Description for Family and HIV/AIDS
Paperback. This comprehensive overview of research on HIV/AIDS conducted with families over the last two decades is significant because for every person who becomes HIV positive, there is a constellation of family members, friends, colleagues who are also affected. Editor(s): Pequegnat, Willo; Bell, Carl. Num Pages: 378 pages, 9 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN; MJTF; MMJT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 581.
Three decades into the HIV pandemic, the goals remain clear: reduce the number of infections,improve the health outcomes of those who are infected, and eliminate disparities in care. And one observation continues to gain credence: families are a powerful resource in preventing, adapting to, and coping with HIV. Recognizing their complex role as educators, mentors, and caregivers, Family and HIV/AIDS assembles a wealth of findings from successful prevention and intervention strategies and provides models for translating evidence into effective real-world practice. Chapters spotlight the differing roles of mothers and fathers in prevention efforts, clarify the need ... Read more
Three decades into the HIV pandemic, the goals remain clear: reduce the number of infections,improve the health outcomes of those who are infected, and eliminate disparities in care. And one observation continues to gain credence: families are a powerful resource in preventing, adapting to, and coping with HIV. Recognizing their complex role as educators, mentors, and caregivers, Family and HIV/AIDS assembles a wealth of findings from successful prevention and intervention strategies and provides models for translating evidence into effective real-world practice. Chapters spotlight the differing roles of mothers and fathers in prevention efforts, clarify the need ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
378
Condition
New
Number of Pages
364
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781489999924
SKU
V9781489999924
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99-15
About . Ed(S): Pequegnat, Willo; Bell, Carl
CarlC. Bell, M.D., is Clinical Professor of Psychiatry and Public Health and Director of the Institute for Juvenile Research (IJR),University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). IJR is century old, multi-million dollar academic institute providing child and family research, training, and service, employing 257 academic faculty and support staff. Dr. Bell is President and C.E.O. - Community Mental Health Council (CMHC) ... Read more
Reviews for Family and HIV/AIDS
From the reviews: “The ultimate purpose is to encourage researchers and providers to understand the utility of applying family-oriented approaches to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. … A wide variety of professionals engaged in HIV/AIDS care, medical doctors, social workers, researchers, and outreach workers among others, would find this book helpful in planning effective interventions and further promoting relevant ... Read more