PSYCHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF REHABILITATION OF HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS.

The issue of adaptation of HIV-infected patients in society is a significant problem caused by the low level of awareness of HIV infection and the ways of its transmission. The obtained results indicate the need for psychological assistance to HIV-infected persons at every stage, both at the time of the announcement of the diagnosis (prevention of the development of depression, suicidal intentions), and during drug treatment (debriefing of the methodology, creation of peer-to-peer support groups), thanks to which the social adaptation of patients and the effectiveness of medical treatment are accelerated.