title: A holistic look at the human immunodeficiency virus pandemic.
abstract: The worldwide event commonly referred to as the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic is actually a global pandemic, and one of human immunodeficiency virus infection, not just the terminal stage of that infection known as AIDS. The article identifies how a holistic perspective on the epidemic itself, on persons in the community, and on nursing practice can assist the profession in developing an effective response. Issues of care for those infected and prevention of additional cases are discussed.
authors.forename: K M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Gebbie
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000451:nursing*; D003256:Community Participation; D018939:Holistic Nursing; D006801:Humans; D011322:Primary Prevention