HIV and Gay Men

This book focuses on the clinical, social and psychological aspects of HIV among gay men and examines the complex factors that can contribute to HIV risk in this key population. With the target to end all HIV transmissions in the UK by 2030 in mind, Jaspal and Bayley combine elements of HIV medicine and social psychology to identify the remaining barriers to effective HIV prevention among gay men. The authors take the reader on a journey through the history of HIV, its science and epidemiology and its future, demonstrating the vital role of history, society and psychology in understanding the trajectory of the virus. Underpinned by theories from social psychology and clinical snapshots from practice, this book considers how psychological constructs, such as identity, risk and sexuality, can impinge on physical health outcomes. This refreshing and thought-provoking text is an invaluable resource for scholars, clinicians and students working in the field of HIV.

The first book to provide a multi-disciplinary overview of HIV in gay and bisexual men in the UK, drawing principally upon insights from HIV medicine and social psychology Demonstrates how insights from these two important disciplines one committed to improving physical health outcomes and the other to improving wellbeing outcomes can be combined to enhance outcomes for gay and bisexual men Provides a comprehensive multidisciplinary overview of this important topic to scholars, students and practitioners interested in HIV/sexual health among gay and bisexual men Brings together fragmented knowledge to demonstrate clearly what is known about HIV risk in this population and how this research can be utilised effectively to enhance sexual health outcomes in this population

Autorentext

Rusi Jaspal is Professor of Psychology at Nottingham Trent University, UK.
Jake Bayley is a Consultant Physician in Sexual Health and HIV at Barts NHS Trust, London.

Inhalt
Chapter 1: Understanding the Clinical and Social Psychological Aspects of HIV.- Chapter 2: HIV: Its History, Science & Epidemiology.- Chapter 3: Sexuality & HIV Risk in Gay Men.- Chapter 4: HIV Prevention.- Chapter 5: HIV Diagnosis, Management & Prognosis.- Chapter 6: HIV & Mental Health.- Chapter 7: Intersecting Identities.- Chapter 8: Looking to the Future Eradication by 2030?.