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AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV
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AIDS Care - Psychological and Socio-Medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV

0954-0121

Published by: Taylor & Francis

https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/caic20/current

Ranking & Metrics

Discipline name Position Best Scientists Publications D-Index
Social Sciences and Humanities 148 150 210 17
Psychology 376 126 200 17

Additional Metrics

Number of Best Scientists*: 474
Documents by Best Scientists*: 525
Top 100 Ranked Scientists*: 10
SCIMAGO H-index: 112
SCIMAGO SJR: 0.617
Impact Factor: 1.2

Overview

Top Research Topics at Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids/hiv?

The journal primarily focuses on research topics in Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), Public health, Family medicine, Gerontology and Demography. The research on Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) tackled can also make contributions to studies in the areas of Psychological intervention, Mental health, Psychiatry and Social environment. The work on Psychological intervention tackled in it brings together disciplines like Intervention (counseling) and Clinical psychology.

Psychiatry, which encompasses Depression (differential diagnoses), Anxiety, Psychosocial and Substance abuse, is the main subject of Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids/hiv. Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids/hiv primarily dealt with subjects of interest in Public health but also expanded the discussion to include studies in

  • Health care which is related to area like Nursing,
  • Developing country that connect with fields like Program evaluation.. In addition to Family medicine research, the journal aims to explore topics under Qualitative research, Focus group and Antiretroviral therapy.

While Gerontology is the focus of Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids/hiv, it also provided insights into the studies of Stigma (botany) and Social support. The journal explores topics in Demography which can be helpful for research in disciplines like Odds ratio, Men who have sex with men, Cross-sectional study, Young adult and Homosexuality. The studies on Condom discussed can also contribute to research in the domains of Developmental psychology, Social psychology, Family planning and Sexual intercourse.

  • Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) (54.88%)
  • Public health (22.97%)
  • Family medicine (20.32%)

What are the most cited papers published in the journal?

  • Self-reported adherence to antiretroviral medications among participants in HIV clinical trials: The AACTG Adherence Instruments (1221 citations)
  • The role of theory in HIV prevention. (778 citations)
  • Relationship power, condom use and HIV risk among women in the USA. (496 citations)

Research areas of the most cited articles at Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids/hiv:

The published articles focus on Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), Public health, Gerontology, Demography and Psychiatry. The journal publications facilitate discussions on Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) that incorporate concepts from other fields like Family medicine, Developmental psychology, Social environment, Mental health and Social support. The most cited papers focus on Public health but the discussions also offer insight into other areas such as Psychological intervention, Health care, Developing country, Focus group and Sexually transmitted disease.

What topics the last edition of the journal is best known for?

  • Internal medicine
  • Disease
  • Social psychology

The previous edition focused in particular on these issues:

The concepts of Family medicine, Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), Psychological intervention, Demography and Environmental health are tackled in the journal. The research on Family medicine featured in Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids/hiv combines topics in other fields like Health care, Hiv testing, Antiretroviral therapy, Stigma (botany) and Qualitative research. Stigma (botany) research presented in Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids/hiv encompasses a variety of subjects, including Hiv related stigma and Hiv stigma.

The presented research on Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) deals specifically with Depression (differential diagnoses) but it also addresses topics in Gerontology. In it, Intervention (counseling) and Logistic regression are investigated in conjunction with one another to address concerns in Psychological intervention research. It holds forums on Demography that merges themes from other disciplines such as Men who have sex with men, Ethnic group, Odds and Viral load.

The most cited articles from the last journal are:

  • Acceptability and preferences for long-acting antiretroviral formulations among people with HIV infection. (10 citations)
  • Executive function in HIV-affected children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analyses. (9 citations)
  • The Florida Cohort study: methodology, initial findings and lessons learned from a multisite cohort of people living with HIV in Florida. (7 citations)

Papers citation over time

A key indicator for each journal is its effectiveness in reaching other researchers with the papers published at that venue.

The chart below presents the interquartile range (first quartile 25%, median 50% and third quartile 75%) of the number of citations of articles over time.

The top authors publishing in Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids/hiv (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Xiaoming Li (84 papers) published 11 papers at the last edition, 2 more than at the previous edition,
  • Lorraine Sherr (73 papers) published 3 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Kenneth H. Mayer (46 papers) published 5 papers at the last edition, 1 more than at the previous edition,
  • Michael W. Ross (44 papers) absent at the last edition,
  • Joseph Lau (43 papers) published 4 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top authors publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top authors.

Only papers with recognized affiliations are considered

The top affiliations publishing in Aids Care-psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of Aids/hiv (based on the number of publications) are:

  • Johns Hopkins University (242 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 1 less than at the previous edition,
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (239 papers) published 21 papers at the last edition, 2 less than at the previous edition,
  • University of California, San Francisco (220 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 3 more than at the previous edition,
  • Columbia University (177 papers) published 19 papers at the last edition, 6 more than at the previous edition,
  • Harvard University (157 papers) published 17 papers at the last edition, 7 more than at the previous edition.

The overall trend for top affiliations publishing in this journal is outlined below. The chart shows the number of publications at each edition of the journal for top affiliations.

Publication chance based on affiliation

The publication chance index shows the ratio of articles published by the best research institutions in the journal edition to all articles published within that journal. The best research institutions were selected based on the largest number of articles published during all editions of the journal.

The chart below presents the percentage ratio of articles from top institutions (based on their ranking of total papers).Top affiliations were grouped by their rank into the following tiers: top 1-10, top 11-20, top 21-50, and top 51+. Only articles with a recognized affiliation are considered.

During the most recent 2021 edition, 1.14% of publications had an unrecognized affiliation. Out of the publications with recognized affiliations, 35.55% were posted by at least one author from the top 10 institutions publishing in the journal. Another 11.56% included authors affiliated with research institutions from the top 11-20 affiliations. Institutions from the 21-50 range included 16.18% of all publications and 36.71% were from other institutions.

Returning Authors Index

A very common phenomenon observed among researchers publishing scientific articles is the intentional selection of journals they have already attended in the past. In particular, it is worth analyzing the case when the authors participate in the same journal from year to year.

The Returning Authors Index presented below illustrates the ratio of authors who participated in both a given as well as the previous edition of the journal in relation to all participants in a given year.

Returning Institution Index

The graph below shows the Returning Institution Index, illustrating the ratio of institutions that participated in both a given and the previous edition of the conference in relation to all affiliations present in a given year.

The experience to innovation index

Our experience to innovation index was created to show a cross-section of the experience level of authors publishing in a journal. The index includes the authors publishing at the last edition of a journal, grouped by total number of publications throughout their academic career (P) and the total number of citations of these publications ever received (C).

The group intervals were selected empirically to best show the diversity of the authors' experiences, their labels were selected as a convenience, not as judgment. The authors were divided into the following groups:

  • Novice - P < 5 or C < 25 (the number of publications less than 5 or the number of citations less than 25),
  • Competent - P < 10 or C < 100 (the number of publications less than 10 or the number of citations less than 100),
  • Experienced - P < 25 or C < 625 (the number of publications less than 25 or the number of citations less than 625),
  • Master - P < 50 or C < 2500 (the number of publications less than 50 or the number of citations less than 2500),
  • Star - P ≥ 50 and C ≥ 2500 (both the number of publications greater than 50 and the number of citations greater than 2500).

The chart below illustrates experience levels of first authors in cases of publications with multiple authors.

The Role of Licensed Professional Counselors in HIV/AIDS Care

The role of Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs) is a critical one in the mental care of HIV/AIDS patients. LPCs are often involved in a range of psychological interventions, including individual counseling, group therapy, and crisis intervention, which can significantly help patients cope with their diagnosis and treatment. Through their unique skill set, they provide therapeutic interventions to address various mental health issues commonly associated with HIV/AIDS such as depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. Moreover, LPCs make essential contributions in the field of social psychology, helping patients address their social environment and stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. They create awareness of the patients' social support systems, helping them leverage these networks for their overall well-being. If you are interested in this rewarding field, check our guide on how to obtain your LPC license in New Jersey. By becoming a licensed counselor, you can closely work with this community and significantly contribute to public health initiatives. Joining this mental healthcare profession means being part of an essential workforce that helps patients navigate their emotional journey amidst their physical struggle with HIV/AIDS.

Top Publications

  • Experienced barriers to adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention among MSM: a systematic review and meta-ethnography of qualitative studies.

    Alberto Edeza;E Karina Santamaria;Pablo Kokay Valente;Ashley Gomez

    (2021)
    75 Citations
  • Stigma, discrimination, violence, and HIV testing among men who have sex with men in four major cities in Ghana.

    Akua O. Gyamerah;Kelly D. Taylor;Kyeremeh Atuahene;John K. Anarfi

    (2020)
    64 Citations
  • The influence of religious beliefs and practices on health care decision-making among HIV positive adolescents

    Maureen E Lyon;Lawrence J D'Angelo;Yao I Cheng;Ronald H Dallas

    (2020)
    57 Citations
  • Social network intervention to increase pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) awareness, interest, and use among African American men who have sex with men

    Kelly Ja;Amirkhanian Ya;Walsh Jl;Brown Kd

    (2020)
    41 Citations
  • The role of social support in moderating the relationship between HIV centrality, internalised stigma and psychological distress for people living with HIV.

    Loren Brener;Timothy Broady;Elena Cama;Max Hopwood

    (2020)
    37 Citations
  • Awareness of and attitudes toward pre-exposure prophylaxis among African American women living in low-income neighborhoods in a Southeastern city.

    Lauren M Hill;Alexandra F Lightfoot;Linda Riggins;Carol E Golin

    (2021)
    33 Citations
  • PrEP and sexual well-being: a qualitative study on PrEP, sexuality of MSM, and patient-provider relationships

    Sinthuja Devarajan;Jessica M Sales;Machel Hunt;Dawn L Comeau

    (2020)
    31 Citations
  • HIV Risk among trafficked women: a systematic review of the global literature.

    Yeon Jung Yu;Sean Bruna;Christopher McCarty

    (2021)
    31 Citations
  • Facilitators and barriers affecting PrEP adherence among Thai men who have sex with men (MSM) in the HPTN 067/ADAPT Study

    Tareerat Chemnasiri;Anchalee Varangrat;K Rivet Amico;Anupong Chitwarakorn

    (2020)
    30 Citations
  • Use of technology for delivery of mental health and substance use services to youth living with HIV: a mixed-methods perspective.

    Parya Saberi;Carol Dawson Rose;Angie R Wootton;Kristin Ming

    (2020)
    29 Citations

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