Women and AIDS-related Concerns. Roles for Psychologists in Helping the Worried Well

Overview

Journal Am Psychol

Publisher American Psychological Association

Specialty Psychology

Date 1989 Mar 1

PMID 2930055

Citations 9

Authors

S D Cochran

V M Mays

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Abstract

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has important implications for the practice of psychology. As the epidemic continues, the role of behavior change and psychosocial factors in the spread and transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections assumes increasing significance. Psychologists, as behavior change experts, have a special and challenging role to play in educating the public, particularly women, about AIDS. This article examines AIDS- and HIV-related concerns in women with a focus on the personal dilemmas for the practicing psychologist, problems in health behavior advocacy, and methods and pitfalls in modifying sexual behaviors.

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