The community-based psychological support model for people living with HIV/AIDS/
10.3761/j.issn.0254-1769.2010.04.001
- VernacularTitle:基于社区的HIV/AIDS患者心理支持模式的研究
- Author:
Hongchen ZHANG
;
Peixi WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Models,Nursing;
Psychological Nursing;
Community Health Services;
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- From:
Chinese Journal of Nursing
2010;45(4):293-295
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the community-based psychological support model for people living with HIV/AIDS. Methods A community-based psychological support team was set up. The team composed of psychology experts,community volunteers,community physicians,community nurses and family members of patients. It provided psychological care and emotional support to people living with HIV/AIDS through activities such as psychological counseling,health education,anti-discrimination advocacy and peer exchanges. Results This model significantly reduced the anxiety and depression,and increased life satisfaction of people living with HIV/AIDS(P<0.01). Conclusions The community-based psychological support model has more advantages than the traditional psychological support. It gives full play to the community on AIDS prevention and control functions,as well as has great significance to mobilize social forces to control the spread of AIDS.
