Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS): Issues and Information for the Military Health Psychologist,

Abstract

There has been an increased interest in acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome (AIDS) by both military and civilian health care professionals. Epidemiological studies have indicated that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which is associated with AIDS may be present in 1 to 1.5 million people in the United States (Barnes, 1986). The Department of Defense has initiated a program which involves the testing for the presence of the HIV antibody-positive but have no symptoms of AIDS are retained on active duty. Consequently, military health psychology can be expected to provide an important role in the evaluation and treatment of these individuals. This paper provides an overview of AIDS and the nature of the HIV infection. The psychological and neuropsychological factors related to HIV are reviewed. The need for Therapeutic intervention and selected treatment issues are presented.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADP005570

Entities

People

  • Edward O. Crandell

Organizations

  • Tripler Army Medical Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome
  • Active Duty
  • Department Of Defense
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Hiv Infections
  • Infection
  • Military Applications
  • Psychology
  • United States
  • Viruses

Fields of Study

  • Medicine
  • Psychology

Readers

  • Infectious Disease/Epidemiology
  • Instructional Design and Training Evaluation.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.