Measuring stigma in older and younger adults with HIV/AIDS: An analysis of an HIV stigma scale and initial exploration of subscales

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The validity of a scale designed to measure HIV stigma and identify potential subscales is explored. An exploratory factor analysis (EFA) found 12 of the 13 loaded cleanly into the three subscales labeled as Distancing, Blaming and Discrimination, with an overall Cronbach's alpha of .83.

United States, Analysis, Stigma (Social psychology), Discrimination against AIDS virus carriers, HIV carriers discrimination

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Problem-solving therapy for depression in adults: a systematic review

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A study to systematically review problem-solving therapy (PST) as a mode of treatment for depression in noninstitutionalized adults is conducted. Results indicate that PST alone was not as effective as when used in combination with antidepressant treatment.

Usage, Depression in adolescence, Adolescent depression, Problem-solving therapy, Report

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Advanced group treament for developmentally disabled adults with social skill deficits

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Developmentally disabled adults can be taught social skills in a group setting, although the program used for this study showed mixed results. Posttreatment followup 1 year later showed maintenance for most skills.

Study and teaching, Developmentally disabled, Developmentally disabled persons, Social skills

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