title: HIV transmission risk behaviors among HIV-positive individuals: stress and coping in the aftermath of 9/11.
abstract: Using case studies, this article discusses a nursing approach for working with HIV-positive clients who have experienced stress as the result of the 9/11 attack on the United States. The stress and coping framework developed by Lazarus and Folkman is used to guide nursing care.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D001359:Aviation; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing / Q000635:transmission*; D006379:Helping Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D024802:Nurse's Role; D011340:Problem Solving; D012309:Risk-Taking; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D012944:Social Support; D013313:Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology*; D023481:Terrorism / Q000523:psychology*; D014481:United States