SOCW 6205 Walden University Medical Social Work HIV AIDS Epidemic Research Paper
Assignment: HIV/AIDS Epidemic The first cases of HIV/AIDS were reported in
1981 (CDC, 2011). Over the past 30 years, society has witnessed many
advances in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS, leading to
significant control of this epidemic (CDC, 2011). Despite these
successes, HIV/AIDS remains a significant public health issue in the
United States.To prepare for this Assignment:Consider
the overall burden of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Think about the
contributions that medical social workers have made to the prevention of
the HIV/AIDS epidemic.In a 3- to 4-page paper:Briefly explain how the HIV/AIDS epidemic has changed since it first emerged in 1981.Explain how the roles of medical social workers have evolved over
the course of the epidemic. Select one specific milestone and elaborate
the roles of medical social workers.Explain the profession’s ongoing advocacy and support to the prevention of HIV/AIDS.Explain the challenges the profession has been facing and
anticipates facing when dealing with HIV/AIDS patients. Provide specific
examples.Support your Assignment with specific
references to resources, using appropriate APA format and style. You are
asked to provide a reference list for all resources, including those in
the resources for this course.Required Readings
McCoyd, J. L. M., & Kerson, T. S., (Eds.). (2016). Social work in health settings: Practice in context (4th ed.) New York, NY: Routledge.
Chapter 6, “Working With Families With HIV-Positive Children” (pp. 79-89)
Tomaszewski, E. P. (2012). Understanding HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination. Retrieved from https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=Ehw3d_90z30%3D&portalid=0
Gehlert, S., & Browne, T. (Eds.). (2019). Handbook of health social work (3rd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
Chapter 20, “Chronic Disease and Social Work: Diabetes, Heart Disease, and HIV/AIDS” (pp. 463-488)
Land, H., & Linsk, N. (2013). HIV stigma and discrimination: Enduring issues. Journal of HIV/AIDS & Social Services, 12(1), 3–8.HIV stigma and discrimination: Enduring issues by Land, H., & Linsk, N., in HIV/AIDS & Social Services, Vol. 12, Issue 1. Copyright 2013 by Taylor & Francis Informa UK LTD. Reprinted by permission of Taylor & Francis Informa UK LTD. via the Copyright Clearance Center.
Linsk, N. L. (2011). Thirty years into the HIV epidemic: Social work perspectives and prospects. Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services, 10(3). 218–229.Social work perspectives and prospects by Land, H., & Linsk, N., in HIV/AIDS & Social Services, Vol. 10, Issue 3. Copyright 2013 by Taylor & Francis Informa UK LTD. Reprinted by permission of Taylor & Francis Informa UK LTD. via the Copyright Clearance Center.
Lichtenstein, B., Sturdevant, M., & Mujumdar, A. (2010). Psychosocial stressors of fami
Linsk, N. L. (2011). Thirty years into the HIV epidemic: Social work perspectives and prospects. Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services, 10(3). 218–229.Social
work perspectives and prospects by Land, H., & Linsk, N., in
HIV/AIDS & Social Services, Vol. 10, Issue 3. Copyright 2013 by
Taylor & Francis Informa UK LTD. Reprinted by permission of Taylor
& Francis Informa UK LTD. via the Copyright Clearance Center.lies affected by HIV/AIDS: Implications for social work practice. Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services, 9(2), 130–152.Psychosocial stressors of families affected by HIV/AIDS: Implications for social work practice by Land, H., & Linsk, N., in HIV/AIDS & Social Services, Vol. 9, Issue 2. Copyright 2013 by Taylor & Francis Informa UK LTD. Reprinted by permission of Taylor & Francis Informa UK LTD. via the Copyright Clearance Center.
Mutchler, M. G., Wagner, G., Cowgill, B. O., McKay, T., Risley, B., & Bogart, L. M. (2011). Improving HIV/AIDS care through treatment advocacy: Going beyond client education to empowerment by facilitating client–provider relationships. AIDS Care, 23(1), 79–90.
Hampton, G., Buggy, M., Graves, J., McCann, L. & Irwin, J. (2017). Grappling with realities: Policy and practice in HIV social work. Australian Social Work, 70(1), 92-103.
Edmonds, A., Moore, E., Valdez, A. & Tomlinson, C. (2015). Social work and the HIV care continuum: Assisting HIV patients diagnosed in an emergency department. Social Work, 60(3), 238-246.
National Association of Social Workers. (n.d.). NASW HIV/AIDS spectrum: Mental health training and education of social workers project. Retrieved from https://www.socialworkers.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=yzpg-m3BD3U%3D&portalid=0 Optional Resources
AIDSinfo. (2012). Guidelines for the use of antiretroviral agents in HIV-1-infected adults and adolescents. Retrieved from http://aidsinfo.nih.gov/contentfiles/lvguidelines/adultandadolescentgl.pdf
Newman, P. A. (2009). Social and behavioral challenges of HIV vaccines: Implications for social work and social science. Journal of HIV/AIDS and Social Services, 8(4), 313–330.
Sanford, E., & Gaylord, S. E. (2013, June 17). Social work and HIV/AIDS. Retrieved from http://blog.aids.gov/2013/06/social-work-and-hivaids.html