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Psychological and socio-medical aspects of HIV/AIDS: a reflection on publications in AIDS care (1989-1995).

AIDS Care. 1998 Feb;10(1):115-21. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/98197269
Bennett L; Rose D; Jackson A; Thomas S; Department of Behavioural and Social Sciences, University of Sydney,; NSW, Australia.

Abstract: It is necessary to consider the content and methods of AIDS social research publications for these represent research advances as well as current issues of concern for practitioners, communities and researchers alike. This article critically examines some of the research that has been conducted to date into social aspects of HIV and AIDS. It quantifies the content and major methodological style of publications in the journal AIDS Care from 1989 to 1995. The most commonly published topic area in AIDS Care, during this period was cultural and demographic issues (15.9%), followed by issues pertinent to the psychological impact of HIV (13.6%), sexual behaviour and condom use (11.3%) and policy and services (9.5%). Research and measurement issues were the least examined content area in AIDS Care 1989-1995 (2.6%). This article discusses possible variables that influence the style and topics that are published in AIDS Care and makes suggestions for authors to consider before embarking on future research projects or publications.
Keywords: *HIV Infections/PSYCHOLOGY *HIV Infections/THERAPY *Psychology, Social

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