TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - HIV/AIDS A1 - Capaldini, Lisa A1 - Feldman, Mitchell D. A2 - Feldman, Mitchell D. A2 - Christensen, John F. A2 - Satterfield, Jason M. PY - 2014 T2 - Behavioral Medicine: A Guide for Clinical Practice, 4e AB - Infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is associated with a range of psychosocial and neuropsychiatric complications. While HIV/AIDS has become a manageable chronic disease for many patients, living with HIV/AIDS continues to be a practical and psychospiritual challenge. Persons at highest risk for HIV/AIDS (we use the term HIV/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome [AIDS] to designate the entire spectrum of clinical manifestations of HIV disease, from asymptomatic infection through advanced AIDS) are disproportionately likely to suffer behavioral and mood disorders and to be socially disenfranchised and economically disadvantaged. Once infected, they must contend with a still stigmatized, and if untreated, a progressive medical condition. In addition, many people with HIV have other significant comorbidities, such as chronic hepatitis, psychiatric problems, and/or substance use, which may make adhering to HIV treatment more difficult. Although patients with HIV/AIDS can present with life-threatening neuropsychiatric sequalae of HIV (central nervous system [CNS], opportunistic infections, HIV dementia), most patients’ behavioral concerns are focused on maintaining medication adherence, maximizing quality of life, and managing lifestyle issues. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/29 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1102939604 ER -