Cognitive Behavior therapy Referring to the case scenario Couples in which the man is HIV-1 positive and the women is HIV-1 negative Have limited options if they wish to reproduce safely. The primary goal of therapy was simply to remove the barriers that interfered with Trevor's ability to achieve consistent, stable medication compliance. HIV and pregnacy is no longer impossible.
Medical Aspects
Support for cognitive-behavioural therapy interventions
In couples whose partners are both HIV positive or couples with a negative wife and a positive man, conception and holds relatively few risks when compared to the reward of being a parent. But what of those couples with an HIV positive man and a negative woman? This type of serodiscordant couple presents a very substantial risk to the negative partner; the woman. There is one option that is beginning to show promise in preventing HIV transmission to an HIV negative woman. Some studies of HIV-positive individuals indicate significantly higher rates of trauma and other symptoms compared with the general population HIV-positive individuals with other ailments are at greater risk for developing depression, more likely to have difficulties establishing trusting relationships with medical providers, and less likely to have access to adequate social support. All of these factors suggest that persons with HIV and PTSD may be more vulnerable to medication adherence problems.
Biopsychosocial issues For individuals with HIV, the psychological impact of a positive diagnosis is immense.
The range of problems is wide and dependant on many factors. Adjustment difficulties can arise when having to deal with a new diagnosis of HIV especially where coping resources are compromised by poor physical health. This usually ...