This work examines the HIV/AIDS crisis facing African-American communities. It is estimated that by the year 2000, 50 per cent of all AIDS cases in the United States will be among African-Americans who only constitute 12 per cent of the nation's population.
This text provides "cutting edge" information about HIV/AIDS, how the disease affects communities, and how social workers work within those communities and with those infected with HIV/AIDS. The author states, "In order to practice competently, all social workers need to have a grounding in HIV issues so they can serve those populations at risk." ...
Discusses the current demographic patterns of AIDS, noting the rapid spread of AIDS/HIV to "new" populations, such as women and adolescents. The authors establish guide-lines for need definition, effective service delivery and case practice among different population segments.
HIV/AIDS poses unique challenges and creates unique needs for the care provider, whether that person is a professional, family member or a friend. This text is designed to examine the major issues affecting those caregivers.
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