Understanding AIDS : advances in research and treatment / Seth C. Kalichman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kalichman, Seth C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

AIDS (Disease).

AIDS (Disease)--Psychological aspects.

AIDS (Disease)--Social aspects.

AIDS (Disease)--Patients--Counseling of.

Mental health personnel.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome--psychology.

HIV Infections--psychology.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.

HIV Infections.

Social Support.

Medical Subjects:

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome--psychology.

HIV Infections--psychology.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome.

HIV Infections.

Social Support.

Physical Description:

xviii, 509 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : America Psychological Association, [1998]

Summary:

The first edition of Understanding Aids was the first and most authoritative source of information on the medical, social, and psychological aspects of HIV infection and AIDS. This completely revised and updated edition -- over half of the book contains new material -- brings the original volume fully up to date. This edition covers revolutionary new treatments for AIDS and higher rates of AIDS infection among women, children, and minorities. New findings on psychological reactions to HIV and AIDS, coping and adjustment, and sexual adjustment after diagnosis are also discussed.

Contents:

Virology, epidemiology, and clinical manifestations

The HIV-AIDS pandemic

Clinical course and manifestations

Medical treatments

Psychological, neuropsychological, and social sequelae

Sexual, psychological, and social adjustment

Counseling and psychotherapy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 325-412) and indexes.

ISBN:

1557985294

1557985308

OCLC:

39007059