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P J Ungvarski

Publications and source records attributed to P J Ungvarski.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed2000

It's a shame.

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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
PubMed1999

Health problems of gay and bisexual men.

Significant mental and physical morbidity occurs among gay and bisexual men because health care providers are often unaware of their actual or potential health concerns. Mental health problems include anxiety, depression, suicide, and both alcohol and substance abuse. Physical health concerns include HIV disease, hepatitis, and other sexually transmitted diseases, as well as an increased risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Health care professionals, who are clinically competent in the care of men who have sex with men, have the opportunity to reduce the risk of disease, while providing unbiased, quality care which recognizes the unique problems of this population of men.

Bisexuality↗
PubMed1996

Challenges for the urban home health care provider. The New York City experience.

This article describes the development and implementation of the AIDS home care program at the Visiting Nurse Service of New York (VNSNY). The challenges to VNSNY staff are diverse and include (1) dealing with staff who are infected or affected by HIV in their own families; (2) working with other community-based case managers; (3) working in high crime areas and dealing with substance abuse; (4) managing families in crisis; (5) dealing with violence and abuse in the home, including staff abuse; (6) managing problems with informal caregivers; (7) managing clients who participate in unsafe sexual activities; and (8) dealing with issues of HIV confidentiality.

Community Health Nursing↗
PubMed1991

Nursing care of the adult client with infection due to Pneumocystis carinii.

Since the beginning of the AIDS epidemic, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) has been the most prevalent opportunistic infection diagnosed in people with AIDS. After a decade of care and research, significant progress has been achieved not only in treating PCP but also in preventing it. Concomitantly, new problems have surfaced, for example, nosocomial spread of mycobacterium tuberculosis and occupational hazards, both related to treating people living with AIDS (PWAs) with PCP. The author provides a comprehensive overview of infection due to Pneumocystis carinii, as seen in adults with HIV infection, and the related nursing issues.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗
PubMed1990

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB).

Current surveillance data indicate that the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection has increased the risk of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (TB). After years of decline, in 1986, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported a 2.6% rise in the number of cases of TB. The dual diagnosis of TB and HIV infection is being reported more frequently, especially among the inner city poor, racial and ethnic minorities, and intravenous drug users. Nurses need to be aware that intradermal tuberculin testing may be unreliable in HIV infected persons and that monitoring for treatment compliance may be difficult. Additionally, nurses should be aware of guidelines to minimize the potential for occupational exposure and the need for reporting all new cases and non-compliant persons to local health departments.

Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome↗