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Treatment Needs of People with HIV
Published 5 years, 4 months ago
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Summary
- HIV impacts the person Physically, Affectively, Cognitively, Environmentally and Relationally
- Behavioral health professionals can aid in screening for comorbid/confounding conditions and making referrals as appropriate
- Behavioral health professionals can
- Enhance and maintain motivation for treatment compliance
- Assist in processing powerful emotions related to the diagnosis and associated issues
- Introduce cognitive behavioral tools and strategies to help the person cope
- Educate the individual, SOs and community about HIV transmission and treatment (reduce stigma and improve health behaviors)
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