Authors: Scott W. Henggeler, Gary B. Melton, James R. Rodrigue
The response to
children with AIDS is often misguided and irrational. Consequently, infected infants and children must suffer not only the deadly effects of the disease, but ostracism, fear, neglect and stretched medical resources as well. Responding to the high demand for information on pediatric and adolescent AIDS, this volume provides a concise, integrated, and up-to-date review of social science research, clinical work, and theory. Initial chapters provide a necessary understanding of the medical and
epidemiological aspects of the disease. Subsequent chapters on AIDS knowledge and attitudes,
adolescent sexual behavior, and adolescent intravenous drug use illustrate why adolescents may…
