Lilian M Wells
Biographic Data
| ID | 5412871 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Lilian M Wells |
| GIVEN NAMES | Lilian M |
| FAMILY NAME | Wells |
| SIGNATURE | WELLS L M |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Toronto |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 8 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1985 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2002 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
The 'family' context of HIV: A need for comprehensive health and social policies
This paper reports on the findings from a multi-site psychosocial study of Canadian families with HIV-positive mothers. A total of 110 adults, representing 91 families across Canada participated in interviews. Qualitative analysis revealed a number of themes including: a complex web of personal, health and family concerns; the needs of children; family finances; disclosure dilemmas; and social experiences and challenges. These themes reflect an i…
Older Immigrant Tamil Women and Their Doctors: Attitudes Toward Breast Cancer Screening
Influences on Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors in Tamil Immigrant Women 50 Years Old and Over
Results are discussed with a view to developing culture-appropriate educational campaigns
Challenges of Parenting for Families Living with HIV/Aids
Given the continual rise of HIV infection in our communities and the improved life span for many who are HIV-positive, social workers in all fields of practice have clients whose lives have been touched by HIV/AIDS. This article reviews relevant literature and reports on the parenting needs that emerged in a Canadian study that examined the experiences of 105 mothers and fathers living with HIV/AIDS. The majority of the children in the study were…
Social Planning in Canada for Families with HIV Infection
A Model for Linking Networks in Social Work Practice with the Institutionalized Elderly
The authors describe a demonstration project that used network theory as a framework for a broad-range ecological approach to social work practice in long-term care facilities for the elderly. The importance of developing and maintaining social supports and the reciprocal benefits in linking kinship, friendship, formal caregiving, and mutual-aid networks are examined. Examples of the practical applications of network theory are presented also
Influences on Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors in Tamil Immigrant Women 50 Years Old and Over
Results are discussed with a view to developing culture-appropriate educational campaigns
Challenges of Parenting for Families Living with HIV/Aids
Given the continual rise of HIV infection in our communities and the improved life span for many who are HIV-positive, social workers in all fields of practice have clients whose lives have been touched by HIV/AIDS. This article reviews relevant literature and reports on the parenting needs that emerged in a Canadian study that examined the experiences of 105 mothers and fathers living with HIV/AIDS. The majority of the children in the study were…
A Model for Linking Networks in Social Work Practice with the Institutionalized Elderly
The authors describe a demonstration project that used network theory as a framework for a broad-range ecological approach to social work practice in long-term care facilities for the elderly. The importance of developing and maintaining social supports and the reciprocal benefits in linking kinship, friendship, formal caregiving, and mutual-aid networks are examined. Examples of the practical applications of network theory are presented also
Social Planning in Canada for Families with HIV Infection
Older Immigrant Tamil Women and Their Doctors: Attitudes Toward Breast Cancer Screening
Influences on Breast Cancer Screening Behaviors in Tamil Immigrant Women 50 Years Old and Over
Results are discussed with a view to developing culture-appropriate educational campaigns
Challenges of Parenting for Families Living with HIV/Aids
Given the continual rise of HIV infection in our communities and the improved life span for many who are HIV-positive, social workers in all fields of practice have clients whose lives have been touched by HIV/AIDS. This article reviews relevant literature and reports on the parenting needs that emerged in a Canadian study that examined the experiences of 105 mothers and fathers living with HIV/AIDS. The majority of the children in the study were…
The 'family' context of HIV: A need for comprehensive health and social policies
This paper reports on the findings from a multi-site psychosocial study of Canadian families with HIV-positive mothers. A total of 110 adults, representing 91 families across Canada participated in interviews. Qualitative analysis revealed a number of themes including: a complex web of personal, health and family concerns; the needs of children; family finances; disclosure dilemmas; and social experiences and challenges. These themes reflect an i…
Medicine (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Family medicine (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions (3 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Psychiatry (3 works) · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (2 works) · Breast cancer (2 works) · Breast cancer screening (2 works)