title: Women living with the human immunodeficiency virus: home-care needs.
abstract: Strategies for dealing with the complex nursing care needs of women living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease are discussed. Using the experiences of the authors' clinical practices and nursing situations described in the literature, the physical, psychosocial, and behavioral issues surrounding the needs of women with HIV and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) are explored. The authors seek to delineate successful nursing interventions for the woman living with AIDS.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Mental Health, Loyola University, Chicago, IL, USA.
authors.forename: M G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Zelewsky
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Birchfield
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000191:economics / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology / Q000635:transmission; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000451:nursing; D012307:Risk Factors