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The self-help concept among Arab professionals in Israel

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A survey of Arab professionals in Israel resulted in 17 categories of the meanings associated with the concept of self-help. Six themes surfaced to be as the most typical definitions associated with the concept among the participants. The most prevailing meaning was one associating the concept to problem-solving. The other five meanings are help obtained specifically from non-professionals, self-help groups, mutual help, emotional support and the individual meaning that 'I help myself by taking charge over my life.'

Analysis, Professional workers, Professional employees, Self-help groups, Self help groups, Palestinian Arabs, Arabs, Self-help movement

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Knowledge of and attitudes to AIDS among Arab professionals in Israel

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Arab social workers in Israel appear not to have the necessary skills to provide assistance for AIDS victims. A study conducted indicates that they do not consider the problem of AIDS seriously. Strong religious and cultural influences hinder their development in knowledge and attitudes towards the disease. The study aims to spread the idea among Arabs that AIDS is not merely an exclusive medical problem but a serious social concern. Furthermore, social work aspires for a comprehensive AIDS policy in Israel.

Social policy, Study and teaching, AIDS (Disease), Social work administration, Social services administration

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Adolescent girls in distress: Views from Arab female adolescents living in Israel

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The results of preliminary study are presented that explores perceptions of the concept of adolescent girls in distress among Arab female adolescents in Israel who are still in the educational system. Findings show that having a problem and having no one to turn to are the most prevalent themes related to the experience of female adolescents in distress.

Israel, Public affairs, Egypt, Education, Teenage girls

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