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STD-AIDS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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Journal of Genetics and Molecular Biology | Volume 2
Rex Stockton, J Genet Mol Biol 2018, Volume 2
CLIENT PERCEPTION OF HIV/AIDS
COUNSELING IN BOTSWANA
Mental health concerns can exacerbate the progression and transmission
of HIV/AIDS. Thus, there have been calls for increased research and
integration ofmental health care intoHIV/AIDS treatment in sub-SaharanAfrica,
where the disease has reached pandemic levels. This study analyzed the open-
ended survey responses of 181 individuals providing HIV/AIDS counseling
in Botswana. Several themes emerged regarding the professional identity
of counselors, risk of burnout, working conditions and needed resources,
the process and provision of counseling in Botswana, as well as training
and supervision issues. Implications and recommendations for practice and
advocacy are discussed.
Biography
Rex Stockton is the class of 1969 Chancellor’s Pro-
fessor in the Department of Counseling and Edu-
cational Psychology at Indiana University where he
has held a wide variety of academic, administrative
and professional responsibilities. For several years
he was the Associate Dean in the Office of the Vice
President and Dean for Research and Advanced
Study. In this capacity, he assisted in the coordina-
tion and administration of research and academic
programs.
He has directed or participated at a senior level in
a series of funded research and development stud-
ies. Currently, he leads a project focusing on the
social emotional components of having HIV/AIDS.
The population he works most is in Sub-Saharan
Africa, primarily Botswana. In collaboration with
colleagues he has completed several country wide
studies in this area. He has been active in leader-
ship roles in major professional organizations. He
is the recipient of several research and teaching
awards.
Rex Stockton
Indiana University, USA