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Practice and research in HIV disease: A modern hydra
Author(s) -
Sheridan Kathleen,
Phair John P.,
Sheridan Edward P.
Publication year - 1990
Publication title -
journal of community psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.585
H-Index - 86
eISSN - 1520-6629
pISSN - 0090-4392
DOI - 10.1002/1520-6629(199010)18:4<316::aid-jcop2290180404>3.0.co;2-1
Subject(s) - human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , multidisciplinary approach , lernaean hydra , disease , psychology , clinical practice , medicine , nursing , family medicine , sociology , pathology , social science , history , classics
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease is a chronic condition that affects people medically and psychologically. HIV disease demands a multidisciplinary approach, from the basic, medical, and behavioral sciences, to inform research and practice. This article suggests several opportunities for behavioral science involvement and points out some novel research and clinical experiences that psychologists have faced. The authors also discuss health service delivery programming and evaluation, areas particularly requiring input and expertise of community psychologists.