The need for interventions to help injection drug users (IDUs) cope subsequent to testing HIV seropositive is discussed.S. Kelly AvantsLara A. WarburtonArthur Margolinaids educ prevAvants, S. K., Warburton, L. A., and Margolin, A. (2001). How injection drug users coped with testing HIV-...
Healthcare providers may not understand the special issues and needs of older persons with HIV. This article directs particular attention to the unique reactions of older women to an HIV-positive diagnosis. Through their participation in a support group, some older HIV-positive women have been abl...
I took her advice. I went to a meeting and, trembling, I raised my hand and shared in a room of addicts that I had just tested HIV positive. First, there was a deafening silence. But then, I was embraced, surrounded with love when I didn't think I was even touchable. I realized ...
As bleak as the findings of this survey are, the households in this survey are likely better off than most since all households in the survey had contact with non-government organizations providing support to HIV-affected households. No sector of the population is unaffected by the HIV epidemic...
Children who live with HIV may experience two aspects of disclosure: receiving disclosure and disclosing their status to others. The objective of this paper is to explore how HIV-positive children respond to: (1) the disclosure process; and (2) the perceived need for secrecy and silence concern...
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Here are some tips and ways that you can use when you are trying to give a patient with AIDS some emotional support: Encouragement is a big factor that comes into play. When you encourage someone, it provides an uplifting feeling. Through encouragement and positive words, you can change some...
Coping in Cyberspace: The Impact of Internet Use on the Ability of HIV-Positive Individuals to Deal with Their Illness The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) poses one of the greatest health threats of modern times. The Internet provides unparalleled access to resources tha... Reeves,M Patricia ...
Staying positive: At the end of a stressful day, don't just drop into bed and try to forget about it. Take a moment to think about what you’ve accomplished and not what you didn’t get done. Staying connected: Keep in touch with people who can provide emotional support and practical...
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