The role of psychosocial assessment and support in occupational exposure management
Tannebaum, J.; Anastasoff, J.
Aids Education and Prevention Official Publication of the International Society for Aids Education 9(3): 275-284
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0899-9546 PMID: 9241392 Document Number: 480119
This paper focuses on the importance of adapting HIV education and counselling models to occupational settings. It recommends the incorporation of psychosocial assessment, risk reduction education, counselling, and support into existing exposure management programmes. Barriers to effective occupational exposure counselling and their possible solutions are examined. Case studies are used to illustrate the complex issues raised during counselling.