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Fall 2007 Newsletter / Volume 9, Issue 1

Resources

Books & Articles

Antoni, M.J., Ironson, G., & Schneiderman, N. (2007). Cognitive-behavioral stress management for individuals living with HIV. Facilitator guide. First edition. New York: Oxford University Press.

From the publisher: "Written by the developer[s] of the treatment, this manual presents an empirically supported, group treatment program that teaches HIV-infected individuals how to manage their stress. This comprehensive Cognitive-Behavioral Stress Management (CBSM) program combines stress management with relaxation training. Each group meeting introduces a new relaxation method, such as progressive muscle relaxation, imagery, and meditation. Stress management skills build on one another and include cognitive restructuring, coping strategies, and establishing a strong social network. By the end of the program, participants are equipped with a variety of inter-related techniques that they can use to reduce stress and improve their quality of life. The guide is designed to be used in conjunction with the corresponding workbook, which provides exercises to be completed in session, monitoring forms, and homework assignments. Together they include all the material and information needed to effectively implement this program."

Aral, S.O., & Douglas, J.M., Jr. (Eds.). (2007). Behavioral interventions for prevention and control of sexually transmitted diseases. New York: Springer Science.

From the publisher: "Informed by a comprehensive knowledge of behavioral theory, intervention methods, and affected populations, the authors of this important book examine the central role of behavioral interventions in combating STDs. The book addresses the complexities and social contexts of human behaviors which spread STDs, the cultural barriers to STD education (ranging from conservative mores to 'stay out of my bedroom' libertarianism), and the sociopolitical nuances surrounding treatment. Over forty contributors offer a practical appraisal of what is being done now and what can be improved ... ."

Berg, C.J., Michelson, S.E., & Safren, S.A. (2007). Behavioral aspects of HIV care: Adherence, depression, substance use, and HIV-transmission behaviors. Infectious Disease Clinics of North America, 21(1), 181-200.

"[T]his article reviews clinical and research findings regarding four important psychosocial concerns relevant to HIV: (1) medication adherence, (2) depression, (3) sexual risk-taking, and (4) substance use. Each section summarizes research findings on the occurrence of these issues, their correlates, and interventions. The article concludes with an overview of selected general behavioral change models that HIV providers can use when they discuss behavioral change with HIV-infected patients" (p. 182).

Bunn, J.Y., Solomon, S.E., Miller, C., & Forehand, R. (2007). Measurement of stigma in people with HIV: A reexamination of the HIV Stigma Scale. AIDS Education & Prevention, 19(3), 198-208.

"The HIV Stigma Scale was designed to measure the perception of stigma by those who are HIV infected. Reanalysis of the psychometric properties of this scale was conducted ... [and t]his resulted in revision of the scale: shortening it from 40 to 32 items and retaining the original four factors but renaming one: Enacted Stigma (formerly Personalized Stigma), Disclosure Concerns, Negative Self-image, and Concern With Public Attitudes. These four subscales have been refined such that each consists of unique items" (p. 198).

Cohen, M.A., & Gorman, J.M. (Eds.). (2007). Comprehensive textbook of AIDS psychiatry. New York: Oxford University Press.

From the publisher: "Using a biopsychosocial approach, this 41-chapter volume offers insight into the interface ... [among] the psychiatric, medical, and social dimensions of HIV and AIDS. Drawing on clinical experience as well as evidence-based medicine, this textbook provides a basic understanding of the comorbid medical and psychiatric conditions that cause distress, morbidity, and mortality in persons with HIV and AIDS, while at the same time examining the epidemic from the viewpoints of public health and public policy experts."

Douaihy, A.B., Stowell, K.R., Kohnen, S., Stoklosa, J.B., & Breitbart, W.S. (2007). Psychiatric aspects of comorbid HIV/AIDS and pain, part 1. AIDS Reader, 17(6), 310-314.

"This article discusses the psychiatric components and considerable impact of pain in the HIV population. Special attention is given to psychological assessment issues, psychosocial barriers to treatment, and psychotherapeutic approaches. An integrated, flexible, and interdisciplinary team approach model for treating HIV/AIDS-related pain is presented with specific recommendations" (p. 310).

Douaihy, A.B., Stowell, K.R., Kohnen, S., Stoklosa, J.B., & Breitbart, W.S. (2007). Psychiatric aspects of comorbid HIV/AIDS and pain, part 2. AIDS Reader, 17(7), 350-352, 357-361.

"Part 2 of this review aims to discuss mood, anxiety, and substance abuse assessments; barriers to care; and psychiatric treatments in the context of HIV/AIDS-related pain. Recommendations are made from the gathered data that highlight the need for an interdisciplinary comprehensive approach to managing pain in HIV disease. Further research is needed to examine the relationship of pain and psychiatric issues in order to formulate effective treatment strategies" (p. 350).

Johnson, M.O., Neilands, T.B., Dilworth, S.E., Morin, S.F., Remien, R.H., & Chesney, M.A. (2007). The role of self-efficacy in HIV treatment adherence: Validation of the HIV Treatment Adherence Self-Efficacy Scale (HIV-ASES). Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 30(5), 359-370.

"Self-efficacy for treatment adherence has been identified as an important correlate of medication adherence in the treatment of HIV and other medical conditions" (p. 359). "[T]he ASES demonstrates robust reliability and validity, lending support for its use ... in research and clinical practice to anticipate and address potential treatment adherence problems" (p. 368).

Kirshenbaum, S.B., Pinto, R.M., Correale, J., Remien, R.H., Goldstein, R.B., Catz, S.L., Johnson, M.O., Morin, S.F., Rotheram-Borus, M.J., & Ehrhardt, A.A. (2007). Opening up windows when clients keep closing doors: Key elements in engaging HIV-positive individuals in prevention interventions. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services, 6(3), 5-28.

"[T]his paper ... provide[s] specific recommendations for service providers and health care practitioners delivering prevention services to PLH [people living with HIV] regarding approaches to overcome engagement and retention issues" (p. 9). "Qualitative methods revealed key components to tailoring prevention programs to successfully engage PLH: making interventions personally relevant, teaching skills that can be applied to participants' life contexts, providing support and consistency, and challenging resistance to sexual behavior change" (p. 6).

Lowe, W. (2007). "I finally got real parents, and now they're gonna die" – A case study of an adolescent with two HIV-positive parents. Families, Systems, & Health, 25(2), 227-233.

"This case study examines the various therapeutic strategies used in working with the family of an adolescent Hispanic male street gang member whose mother was HIV positive, and whose father had already developed AIDS" (p. 227).

Wood, S.A. (2007). The analysis of an innovative HIV-positive women's support group. Social Work with Groups, 30(3), 9-28.

"This paper illustrates and discusses an innovative support group for HIV-positive women in central Massachusetts. The purpose of this paper is to describe the context, formation, and functioning of the group, followed by a deconstruction analysis. In addition, the paper will build on this innovative method of support group work by suggesting additional women-engaging themes, activities, and tasks" (p. 9).

On the Web

Treating adolescents with HIV: Tools for building skills in cultural competence, clinical care, and support (http://www.hivcareforyouth.org) provides continuing education for physicians, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and other care providers working with HIV-infected minority youth in the form of five online training modules. "The expert authors and editors come from diverse clinical settings around the country, and present course information from the perspective of a culturally aware care provider. Throughout the course, practical tools are provided to assist with 'operationalizing' culturally sensitive best practices in the clinic setting. This training was produced by John Snow, Inc. under subcontract to WriteProcess, Inc. in collaboration with a diverse committee of adolescent HIV specialists, trainers, evaluators, and technologists, including the AETC National Resource Center and the Adolescent AIDS Program" (AETC National Resource Center Web site).

– Compiled by Abraham Feingold, Psy.D.

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