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HIV/AIDS

Prior to completing your discussion, read Chapter 4 in your textbook, watch the Annie Lennox:  Why I Am an HIV/AIDS Activist video, and review the Instructor Guidance.  For this discussion, reference the information in the SOC313 Family Document.  Mike Maldonado lost his husband, Dan, of 10 years to AIDS. After being tested, Mike learned that he is HIV positive. 

Examine the biological basis for social, psychological, and physical problems related to his diagnosis. Comment specifically on how they pertain to Mike’s psychological state.  Based on their cultural and traditional beliefs, as well as their concerns for his health, comment on how Mike’s family members might react to the news about this diagnosis.  What are some common thoughts, beliefs, biases, and fears that might be held by Mike, his family, friends, and his community because of their sociocultural experiences?  Integrating what you have learned from the readings and video, what information would you want Mike’s family to have in order to understand and be supportive of Mike at this time?

Guided Response: Read several of your classmates’ posts and respond to two of your peers.  Did your classmates suggest information to provide to the family that was different from yours? Search for posts by classmates that would allow you to share some insight or a perspective you have gained from the readings that is different from the ones they presented.  Compare and contrast something your classmates shared that is similar or different to your perspective.

Carefully review the Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for the criteria that will be used to evaluate this Discussion Thread.