title: Some further thoughts on adjustment, coping, and bereavement.
abstract: Adjusting to and coping with HIV-AIDS is a difficult task. This chapter describes some of the issues surrounding being diagnosed HIV positive, living with HIV, and progressing to AIDS. It also explores bereavement reactions that relatives and friends can experience in dealing with illness and death due to HIV.
authors.affiliation: William Wendt Center for Loss and Healing, Washington, D.C., USA.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Wimmer
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Hackler
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000523:psychology*; D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001293:Attitude to Death; D001601:Bereavement; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D012803:Sick Role; D012944:Social Support