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Social work and AIDS.

A L Furstenberg, M M Olson

    Social Work in Health Care
    |January 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    This paper explores social work practice challenges arising from societal responses to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and homosexuality. It identifies key tasks for social workers in addressing this new contagious disease.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Social Work
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) emerged as a novel contagious disease with unknown etiology and no cure.
    • A significant demographic affected by AIDS comprised gay men, influencing societal perceptions and responses.
    • The intersection of AIDS, homosexuality, and social work practice presented unique challenges within healthcare.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine individual and societal responses to AIDS and homosexuality.
    • To identify issues and challenges for social work practice in the context of AIDS.
    • To apply general social work principles to the specific context of AIDS care.

    Main Methods:

    • Qualitative analysis of societal and individual responses to AIDS and homosexuality.

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  • Application of established social work practice principles.
  • Identification of social work tasks across various stakeholder groups.

    • Main Results:

    • Societal and individual reactions to AIDS and homosexuality created distinct challenges for social work.
    • The issues encountered with AIDS were both unique and representative of broader healthcare challenges.
    • Specific social work tasks were identified for patients, families, healthcare staff, communities, and policymakers.

    Conclusions:

    • Social work practice requires adaptation to address the complexities of AIDS and associated societal attitudes.
    • Understanding and addressing stigma are crucial for effective social work intervention with AIDS patients and affected communities.
    • Generalizable principles of social work are essential for navigating the multifaceted issues presented by emerging infectious diseases like AIDS.