Document 0770
 DOCN  M9650770
 TI    Elephant people: the phenomena of social withdrawal and self-imposed
       isolation of people dying with AIDS.
 DT    9605
 AU    Barrett RK; Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
 SO    AIDS Patient Care. 1995 Oct;9(5):240-4. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
       AIDS/96156725
 AB    The phenomena of self-initiated isolation and social withdrawal of
       people dying from AIDS is described and explained in the context of its
       irony and detriment to the patients' well being, minimizing access to
       social support resources. The psychological and the therapeutic
       relevance of social support during the critical transition phase is
       explored. Recommendations for curbing the phenomena of self-imposed
       social death in PWAs, as well as suggestions for future research on the
       value of psychosocial support to the PWA's well being during the
       transition phase, are also discussed.
 DE    Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*PSYCHOLOGY  Adaptation,
       Psychological  Adult  *Attitude to Death  Ethnic Groups  Human  Los
       Angeles  Male  Middle Age  Motivation  New York City  *Social Isolation
       *Social Support  JOURNAL ARTICLE  REVIEW  REVIEW LITERATURE

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