AIDS/HIV and social work students in Delhi, India: an exploratory study of knowledge, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors

Article Abstract:

A study was undertaken to determine the attitudes of 284 social work students from New Delhi, India, in relation to their knowledge, views and perception of risks about AIDS/HIV and persons with AIDS. It was believed that social workers play a vital role in providing AIDS education, patient care and patient counseling. Findings revealed that the students lack adequate knowledge regarding important areas in AIDS prevention and their functions in disseminating information and application of health services concerning the disease.

HIV infection, HIV infections, Social workers, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, India, Study and teaching, Social work education, AIDS (Disease), Indian students

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Soviet immigrants to Israel: users and non-users of social work services

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A survey of 390 Russian jew families residing in Haifa, Israel, and the northern region of the country revealed that most of them do not or are reluctant to seek social assistance. One of the reasons is that most new and some older Russian families in Israel have no information about the Israeli social service system. Other factors for their resistance to seek social assistance include language limitations and failure and disappointments with the first attempts at seeking help.

Israel, Services, Social services, Social service, Russians, Jews, Russian, Russian Jews, Russians in Israel

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