Ebook: High-Risk Sexual Behavior: Interventions with Vulnerable Populations

High-risk sexual behavior has been linked to social problems such as substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, and deprivation. This volume's unique multidisciplinary biopsychosocial approach combines relevant medical information regarding disease states with the cultural, social, and psychological facets of successful prevention programs. Becker and Rankin outline specific interventions that address the needs of particularly vulnerable populations: women, ethnic minorities, and the gay community. Useful chapter summaries which review the pros and cons of different approaches will aid both the student and the practitioner.

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High-risk sexual behavior has been linked to social problems such as substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, and deprivation. This volume's unique multidisciplinary biopsychosocial approach combines relevant medical information regarding disease states with the cultural, social, and psychological facets of successful prevention programs. Becker and Rankin outline specific interventions that address the needs of particularly vulnerable populations: women, ethnic minorities, and the gay community. Useful chapter summaries which review the pros and cons of different approaches will aid both the student and the practitioner.

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High-risk sexual behavior has been linked to social problems such as substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, and deprivation. This volume's unique multidisciplinary biopsychosocial approach combines relevant medical information regarding disease states with the cultural, social, and psychological facets of successful prevention programs. Becker and Rankin outline specific interventions that address the needs of particularly vulnerable populations: women, ethnic minorities, and the gay community. Useful chapter summaries which review the pros and cons of different approaches will aid both the student and the practitioner.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xi
What’s at Stake....Pages 1-29
Factors that Influence Sexual Behavior....Pages 31-50
Models of Prevention....Pages 51-78
Guidelines for Prevention, I....Pages 79-100
Guidelines for Intervention, II....Pages 101-120
Guidelines for Intervention, III....Pages 121-142
Epilogue....Pages 143-144
Back Matter....Pages 145-168

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High-risk sexual behavior has been linked to social problems such as substance abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, and deprivation. This volume's unique multidisciplinary biopsychosocial approach combines relevant medical information regarding disease states with the cultural, social, and psychological facets of successful prevention programs. Becker and Rankin outline specific interventions that address the needs of particularly vulnerable populations: women, ethnic minorities, and the gay community. Useful chapter summaries which review the pros and cons of different approaches will aid both the student and the practitioner.
Content:
Front Matter....Pages i-xi
What’s at Stake....Pages 1-29
Factors that Influence Sexual Behavior....Pages 31-50
Models of Prevention....Pages 51-78
Guidelines for Prevention, I....Pages 79-100
Guidelines for Intervention, II....Pages 101-120
Guidelines for Intervention, III....Pages 121-142
Epilogue....Pages 143-144
Back Matter....Pages 145-168
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