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The Changing Face of AIDS - Implications for Social Work Practice (Paperback)
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The Changing Face of AIDS - Implications for Social Work Practice (Paperback)
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This edited collection discusses the current demographic patterns
and notes the rapid and startling spread of AIDS/HIV to new
populations-including women, adolescents, the mentally ill,
substance abusers, and minorities. In a practical manner, each
contributor establishes guidelines for need definition, effective
service delivery, and case practice among different population
segments. This is a valuable book providing experienced-based
direction and hope because of its agenda for AIDS/HIV education and
action among those in social work practice. Social work
practitioners active among those most directly involved with
persons with AIDS/HIV need guidance and support. This volume offers
both in a balanced analysis of key issues relating to their
practice. The authors clearly and authoritatively establish that
the demographics of the AIDS/HIV crisis are undergoing change
rapidly and alarmingly. Although there have been significant
advances in education about AIDS and modifications in sexual
practices among gay men resulting in a lowered rate of new
infection, other groups are shown to be evidencing explosive levels
of infection. Not only are the population parameters of AIDS
defined, but the fundamental issues of social service delivery are
addressed as are the special needs of the newly at-risk groups.
Women, adolescents, substance abusers, minorities, and the mentally
ill are all in the demographic patterns describing AIDS/HIV
diffusion. The most compelling AIDS care issues are directly
focused on and practical guidance is given to social work
practitioners. AIDS/HIV poses a sometimes daunting challenge
threatening to overwhelm service providers. This book will be of
value due to its sensitive, insightful, experience-based guidance
at the level of practice. It will also prove a useful resource for
all in the caring professions who will appreciate its timely
explanation of the complexities involved in framing effective
responses to current and emerging needs associated with AIDS/HIV.
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