| Abstract: |
Describes aspects of the public's reaction to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and how these responses have become sources of significant psychological distress for persons with AIDS and others at risk for infection with the causative viral agent, human T-cell lymphotropic virus. Such issues as the relative risk of infection from infected persons, minimizing the risk of transfusion-associated AIDS, and screening women of child bearing age in high risk groups to minimize pediatric AIDS are discussed. The social consequences are also discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) |
