Responding to the threat of HIV among persons with mental illness and substance abuse.

摘要: PURPOSE OF REVIEW This article discusses current knowledge regarding the threat of HIV among persons with mental illness and substance abuse, strategies for reducing this threat. It contains a review prevalence consequences dual/triple diagnosis, risk behaviour risk-reduction interventions dual diagnosis triply diagnosed individuals. RECENT FINDINGS Many remain undetected there is high sexual behaviours diagnosis. Case management supportive housing programmes are feasible options delivery such patients, adaptation integrated behavioural treatment can improve healthcare utilization outcomes. SUMMARY The developing world continues to see an escalation in incidence. A more complete understanding health, use serostatus interactions needed serve vulnerable populations. Mental health status not only mediates behaviours, but positive has various effects on health. Co-morbid abuse common HIV-positive individuals illness, resulting serious adverse effects. Separate services co-occurring less effective than programmes.