Book Title: A Textbook on HIV Infection and AIDS in Adolescents
Author: Bhatia, M.S. , Grover, Vijay , Gupta, Ravi ,
ISBN: 978-81-224-2245-0
Publisher: New Age
Price: $6.56 (Exclusive)
Edition: 2008
Pages: 324
About the Book:
Since a long time, clinicians and researchers were feeling the dearth of a dedicated book that addresses the health issues of adolescents with HIV infection. The book, “A Textbook on HIV Infection and AIDS in Adolescents“ is thus planned and brought out. It is compiled by a number of renowned contributors who are distinguishable and adept in their field. This book will give insight into health problems of adolescents, and shall help in planning and implementing the strategies to control and prevent HIV and AIDS in a more effective manner.
The first few chapters deal with the description, transmission and socio-demographic location of HIV/AIDS in adolescents. The next few chapters associate with the health and behavioral aspects of the adolescent, and with the medical, psychological and legal aspects of STDs and HIV/AIDS. The last few describes the measures/programmes taken for care, precautions and control by the government and the related agencies.
About the Author:
Dr. M.S. Bhatia is Professor & Head in the Department of Psychiatry, University College of Medical Sciences and Associated, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi (India). Born on December 17, 1958 (New Delhi), he did his M.B.B.S. from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (1982) and M.D. from Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi. He had been awarded Buckshee Award in XI Annual Conference of Indian Psychiatric Society (North Zone) in New Delhi, and had also received Aaroh Award for literature and many other awards. He is a renowned researcher in the field of Psychiatry and had over 200 research papers and articles published in various International and National Journals, Magazines, Newspapers and Books. His areas of research include psychological problems related to interpersonal relationships, women, children and elderly. He has edited over 15 books in Psychiatry and Psychology.
Dr. Vijay Grover is working in Maulana Medical College, Ambala as a Professor in Department of Community Medicine. She retired as a Professor in Community Medicine from University College of Medical Sciences. Throughout her career she was involved in many research projects and has published many research papers in journals of national and international repute.
Dr. Ravi Gupta is presently working in Department of Psychiatry, University College of Medical Sciences and associated, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, Delhi (India). He completed his graduation from JLN Medical College, Ajmer and post-graduation from SMS Medical College, Jaipur. His main area of interest is Neuropsychiatry and has many research papers in journals of international and national repute to his name.
Contents:
# An Overview of Selected Curable Sexually Transmitted Infections in Adolescents
# Epidemiology of STDs
# HIV and AIDS in Adolescents
# Adolescents` Reproductive Health
# Sexual Behaviour of Adolescents
# HIV in Unwanted Teenage Pregnancy
# Adolescence, Substance Abuse and STIs
# Microbiological Aspects of HIV
# Clinical Features of STDs and Gastrointestinal Manifestations in HIV/AIDS
# HIV/AIDS and Nutrition in Adolescents
# Psychiatric Aspects of HIV and AIDS
# Medico-legal Aspects of Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS
# HIV Counseling in Adolescents
# Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Indian Adolescents
# Anti-retroviral Therapy in Adolescents-An Overview
# How to Help Caregivers of Patients with HIV/AIDS?
# Surveillance of STIs and HIV/AIDS
# National AIDS and STI Control Program.