Best Practices and Self-Care to Support Women in Living Well with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/AIDS
Document Type
Review
Publication Date
3-1-2018
Description
Women accounted for 20% of the cumulative AIDS cases in the United States as of 2015. Although their incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has declined in recent years, the rates of new infections and AIDS diagnoses for women of color have remained high. Women with HIV tend to be more vulnerable than men with this disease. They are more likely to be poor, uninsured, depressed, and homeless; to have experienced interpersonal violence; and to be caregivers. Attention to psychosocial needs and building trust are fundamental to engaging HIV-positive women in care and helping them attain optimal health.
Citation Information
Bogardus, Melinda Ann. 2018. Best Practices and Self-Care to Support Women in Living Well with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/AIDS. Nursing Clinics of North America. Vol.53(1). 67-82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cnur.2017.10.008 PMID: 29362062 ISSN: 0029-6465