scholarly journals Rethinking the challenges of paediatric HIV diagnosis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annette H Sohn ◽  
Linda-Gail Bekker
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Diagnosis ◽  
Paediatric Hiv

scholarly journals Factors associated with caretaker’s readiness for disclosure of HIV diagnosis to HIV-infected children in Bangkok, Thailand

2014 ◽  
Vol 25 (13) ◽  
pp. 929-935 ◽  
Author(s):  
W Punpanich ◽  
R Lolekha ◽  
K Chokephaibulkit ◽  
T Naiwatanakul ◽  
P Leowsrisook ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Hiv Treatment ◽  
Preparation Process ◽  
Hiv Diagnosis ◽  
Paediatric Hiv ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
One Year ◽  
A Prospective Study ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Summary To determine factors associated with caretaker’s readiness to disclose an HIV diagnosis to their child, a prospective study was conducted among caretakers of HIV-infected children aged seven to 16 years who were receiving care at two paediatric HIV treatment centres in Bangkok. Caretakers were offered readiness preparation counselling and their perceptions on disclosure were assessed using a semi-structured questionnaire. Among caretakers who had participated in the readiness preparation process for at least one year, 71% (195/273) were ready for disclosure. Using logistic regression analysis, we found that child’s age of nine years or older, child’s severe immunosuppression, caretakers having prior discussion with their child about the illness, caretaker’s perception that their child had the ability to understand the HIV diagnosis and to keep it secret, and caretaker’s opinion that the proper age for disclosure is between seven and 12 years old were associated with caretaker’s readiness for disclosure. These determinants may be useful for guiding disclosure readiness preparation counselling.

Breaking news: Disclosure of HIV diagnosis among Hispanic women

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Claudia V. Mantaras ◽  
Ana M. Mosquera ◽  
Jose Martinez ◽  
Carmen N. Velez ◽  
Vivian Tamayo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hispanic Women ◽  
Hiv Diagnosis ◽  
Breaking News

A Randomised Trial of Point-of-Care Early Infant HIV Diagnosis

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carla J. Chibwesha ◽  
Katie R. Mollan ◽  
Catherine E. Ford ◽  
Aaron Shibemba ◽  
Pooja T. Saha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Point Of Care ◽  
Randomised Trial ◽  
Hiv Diagnosis ◽  
Early Infant

Disease Progression in HIV Late Presenters: the Role of HIV Clinical Indicator Diseases Prior to HIV Diagnosis

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (4) ◽  
pp. 346-353
Author(s):  
Viola Guardigni ◽  
Mario Luca Morieri ◽  
Daniela Segala ◽  
Laura Sighinolfi
Keyword(s):  
Disease Progression ◽  
Hiv Diagnosis ◽  
Late Presenters ◽  
Clinical Indicator

Dukungan sosial dan kualitas hidup orang dengan HIV/AIDS

2017 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Mardia Mardia ◽  
Riris Andono Ahmad ◽  
Bambang Sigit Riyanto
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Opportunistic Infections ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Diagnosis ◽  
Criteria For Diagnosis ◽  
Hiv Aids

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the quality of life among people living with HIV/AIDS based on the criteria for diagnosis and other factors.Methods: This study was conducted in the VCT clinic hospital of Dr. Moewardi. The population was HIV-positive patients with antiretroviral therapy. Data collection conducted through medical records and interview to patients. Results: Out of a total of 89 respondents, 66.29% were males and 71.91% were aged between 26-45 years. We found significant correlations for diagnosis of HIV/AIDS, opportunistic infections, time since HIV diagnosis, duration of ARV therapy, social support, modes of transport, sex, age, and marital status with the quality of life. Multivariate analysis obtained by each variable showed the strongest association with the quality of life was time since diagnosis, social support and duration of ARV therapy. Conclusion: The quality of life was better for those who have been diagnosed with HIV/AIDS ≥ 32 months, with social support, and who have been undergoing antiretroviral therapy ≥ 29 months. Improved counseling in the early days of ARV therapy is necessary to always maintain the treatment and provide support for their social life.

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