Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care provides a forum for the interdisciplinary discussion of practice, education, research and public policy issues related to all aspects of HIV/AIDS. The Journal''s mission is to support nursing practice, research and education through the scholarly dissemination of knowledge and practice standards. JANAC''s aim is to increase the understanding of the complex physical and psychosocial issues associated with HIV disease and the quality of nursing care provided to persons with or at risk of HIV infection.