Elephant people: the phenomena of social withdrawal and self-imposed isolation of people dying with AIDS.
AIDS Patient Care
; 9(5): 240-4, 1995 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-11361404
ABSTRACT
The phenomena of self-initiated isolation and social withdrawal of people dying from AIDS is described and explained in the context of its irony and detriment to the patients' well being, minimizing access to social support resources. The psychological and the therapeutic relevance of social support during the critical transition phase is explored. Recommendations for curbing the phenomena of self-imposed social death in PWAs, as well as suggestions for future research on the value of psychosocial support to the PWA's well being during the transition phase, are also discussed.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Isolamento Social
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Apoio Social
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Atitude Frente a Morte
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Síndrome da Imunodeficiência Adquirida
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1995
Tipo de documento:
Article