Preventing AIDS in Drug Users and Their Sexual Partners
1st Edition
Published on 25. September 1991
Book
Hardback
220 pages
978-0-89862-173-0 (ISBN)
Description
Presenting a holistic approach to a seemingly intractable problem, Preventing AIDS in Drug Users and Their Sexual Partners is necessary reading for mental health and medical professionals working on the problems of drug abuse and AIDS. The volume also serves as a text for graduate courses in psychology, public health, psychiatry, sociology, social work, and nursing.
The number of intravenous drug users diagnosed with AIDS has risen steadily, from slightly over 18% of the 376 cases reported in 1981 to 28.4% of the 43,339 new cases reported in 1990. Further, drug use appears to be the primary link to the heterosexual population: Most women with AIDS have been injection drug users, and almost all babies born with AIDS have a parent with a history of such abuse. Addressing what needs to be done to stem the tide of this "second wave" of the AIDS epidemic, this volume presents research-validated information on how to prevent the spread of HIV infection among drug users and their sexual partners.
The number of intravenous drug users diagnosed with AIDS has risen steadily, from slightly over 18% of the 376 cases reported in 1981 to 28.4% of the 43,339 new cases reported in 1990. Further, drug use appears to be the primary link to the heterosexual population: Most women with AIDS have been injection drug users, and almost all babies born with AIDS have a parent with a history of such abuse. Addressing what needs to be done to stem the tide of this "second wave" of the AIDS epidemic, this volume presents research-validated information on how to prevent the spread of HIV infection among drug users and their sexual partners.
Reviews / Votes
Part I: Aids and Drug Use.Sorensen, Introduction: The AIDS-Drug Connection. Wermuth, Case: Implication for AIDS Prevention. Guydish, Golden, Hembry, Needle Sharing, Needle Cleaning, and Risk Behavior Change Among Injection Drug Users. Choi, Wermuth, Unsafe Sex and Behavior Change. Gibson, Catania, Peterson, Theoretical Background. Part II: Preventative Interventions With Drug Abusers and Sexual Partners. Batki, London, Drug Abuse Treatment for HIV Infected Drug Abusers. Sorensen, London, Morales, Group Counseling. Gibson, Lovelle-Drache,Individual Counseling. Wermuth, Robbins, Choi, Eversley, Reaching and and Counseling Women Sexual Partners. Part III: Social Implications. Sorensen, Guydish, Adopting Effective Interventions. Wermuth, Sorensen, Franks, People, Programs, and Policies. Appendix: Where to Get Help or Information.More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Weight
562 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-89862-173-0 (9780898621730)
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Content
Part I: Aids and Drug Use.Sorensen, Introduction: The AIDS-Drug Connection. Wermuth, Case: Implication for AIDS Prevention. Guydish, Golden, Hembry, Needle Sharing, Needle Cleaning, and Risk Behavior Change Among Injection Drug Users. Choi, Wermuth, Unsafe Sex and Behavior Change. Gibson, Catania, Peterson, Theoretical Background. Part II: Preventative Interventions With Drug Abusers and Sexual Partners. Batki, London, Drug Abuse Treatment for HIV Infected Drug Abusers. Sorensen, London, Morales, Group Counseling. Gibson, Lovelle-Drache,Individual Counseling. Wermuth, Robbins, Choi, Eversley, Reaching and and Counseling Women Sexual Partners. Part III: Social Implications. Sorensen, Guydish, Adopting Effective Interventions. Wermuth, Sorensen, Franks, People, Programs, and Policies. Appendix: Where to Get Help or Information.