scholarly journals Knowledge and practices regarding tuberculosis among people living with HIV/AIDS

2012 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 118-125
Author(s):  
D K Yadav ◽  
N Jhal ◽  
P K Pokhara ◽  
S Nagesh ◽  
S Yadav ◽  
...  

Background: Tuberculosis is a serious public health problem in many developing countries. More than 2 billion people are infected with TB bacilli and annually around 9 million become infected, 1.7 million die due to this disease. TB is the most common opportunistic infection, leading to the mortality of people living with HIV.Objective: To assess the knowledge and practices of tuberculosis among people living with HIV/AIDS.Method: This study was carried out in Sunsari, Morang and Jhapa district of Eastern Nepal. Face to face interview was performed using convenience sampling technique. Data was collected from people living with HIV/AIDS, related to information on socio-demographic profile, knowledge, practices and risk taking behavior with the help of pretested semi-structured questionnaire. The generated data were entered into Microsoft Excel and SPSS 15.0 and Chi-square was applied for test of significance.Results- The total of 242 subjects were enrolled in the study. Out of them, 75.2% were males and 24.8% females, the age of the respondents varied from 14-65 years. Among them 53.3% were Intra Venus drug users, followed by 17.4% clients of commercial sex workers and housewives (17.4%). Around half (48.8%) of the study population were in the 30-39 yrs age group. The knowledge of tuberculosis disease was satisfactory but in depth knowledge of symptoms was not adequate. Regarding symptoms of TB, it was found that 85% were aware that cough for more than 2 weeks was suggestive of TB, 54% knew of chest pain and 84% knew of haemoptysis. Over the years, perception about tuberculosis has changed, which was shown by our finding, 93% of the respondents knew that TB is curable and 75% knew that anti-tuberculosis drugs provided free of cost under directly observed treatment short course (DOTS). Regarding knowledge of consequences of incomplete treatment, it was found that 17% answered the disease may attack again, and very few (2%) knew that incomplete or discontinued treatment would develop Multi drug resistantance.Conclusion- Our study revealed that knowledge and practices of people living with HIV/AIDS is not adequate. Their knowledge regarding consequences of treatment, and multi drug resisistance was very poor. Thus there is a need for an awareness program regarding tuberculosis - its signs and symptoms, treatment regimen and drug compliance through advocacy, communication and social mobilization.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/hren.v10i2.6578 Health Renaissance 2012; Vol 10 (No.2); 118-125

2017 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 29
Author(s):  
Siti Asiyah ◽  
Susanti Pratamaningtyas ◽  
Suwoyo Suwoyo

Sixth goal in the MDGs are handle a variety of the most dangerous infectious diseases. At the top is intended to handle HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. The disease is a devastating impact not only on public health but also to the overall state. This study aims to look at the effect of social entrepreneurship program for public stigma about HIV / AIDS. Analytical research design using cross sectional correlational techniques. The study population is the ODHA, which had already independently of 50 people. Samples were taken by simple random sampling technique, a number of 44 people. Statistical analysis was entrepreneurship programs that are run by people living with HIV have not succeeded run and people living with HIV is almost entirely feel the stigma which is given by the society. Chi Square Results obtained Alpha 0:00 less than Alpha 0.05. This means that, the Social Entrepreneurship Program affect the public stigma about HIV / AIDS. The results of the study can be used to support the Government's program to empower of ODHA.; Keywords: Social entrepreneurship, Stigma, ODHA


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (01) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Pius A. L. Berek ◽  
Maria Dominggas Taus ◽  
Maria Huring ◽  
Christina Anugrahini

Cases of HIV / AIDS until now is increasing and has not found a cure. Listed as one of the most deadly diseases. The cause of this disease because of sex is not healthy, drug users using needles infected with HIV / AIDS, blood transfusions, babies born to positive mothers infected with HIV / AIDS. Their underlying cause of the disease is that there are some people who have a negative perception so that they will give a stigma for people living with HIV. It also extended to the campus community. This study Aimed to identify the relationship between the student persespsi with stigmatization of PLWHA. The approach used is quantitative approach with cross sectional study design. Reviews These samples included 236 students. Data analysis using chi square. Based on test results Obtained statistical value of p = 0.000, it can be concluded that there is a correlation between students' perceptions about HIV / AIDS with the stigmatization of PLWHA. From the results Obtained by analysis of the value OR = 5.844, it means that students who have positive perceptions about HIV / AIDS have the opportunity to give 5,844 times stigmatization for people living with HIV than students who have a negative perception. Suggestion: it is Necessary to access the latest information on HIV / AIDS in order to Broaden so as to change the wrong perceptions about HIV / AIDS so that no stigma for people living with HIV


2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Idongesit Godwin Utuk ◽  
Kayode Omoniyi Osungbade ◽  
Taiwo Akinyode Obembe ◽  
David Ayobami Adewole ◽  
Victoria Oluwabunmi Oladoyin

Background:Despite demonstrating global concerns about infection in the workplace, very little research has explored how co-workers react to those living with HIV in the workplace in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to assess the level of stigmatising attitude towards co-workers living with HIV in the workplace.Methods:The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey involving 403 respondents. They were recruited from selected companies through a multistage sampling technique. Survey was carried out using pre-tested semi-structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences to generate frequencies, cross tabulations of variables at 5% level of significance. Logistic regression model was used to determine the predictors at 95% confidence intervals.Results:Mean age of respondents was 32.9 ± 9.4 years with 86.1% being females. Overall, slightly below two-third (63.0%) had good knowledge on transmission of HIV/AIDS while 218 (54.1%) respondents had a high stigmatising attitude towards co-workers with HIV in the workplace. More female respondents (69.6%) demonstrated high stigmatising attitudes towards co-workers with HIV in the workplace (p = 0.012). Female workers were twice more likely to have high stigmatising attitudes towards co-worker with HIV [OR 2.1 (95% CI: 1.13 – 3.83)].Conclusion:Stigma towards people living with HIV/AIDs is still very persistent in different settings. Good knowledge amongst our participants about HIV/AIDs did not translate to low stigmatising attitudes among workers. Concerted efforts and trainings on the transmission of HIV/AIDs are essential to reduce stigma that is still very prevalent in workplace settings.


2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 175
Author(s):  
Sukarsi Rusti

<p><em>H</em><em>I</em><em>V/AIDS disease is a health problem in indonesia. The problem cause of</em><em> </em><em>the number of morbility and mortality that still hight. It is cause of long term</em><em> </em><em>infection, adherance consuming the drungs and opportunistic that can deastroy the</em><em> </em><em>imun system </em><em>of People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLHIV)</em><em>.  The purpose of this research is to identify the factors</em><em> </em><em>related to the people living with </em><em>PLHIV</em><em> </em><em>in Achmad Muchtar Hospital Bukittinggi</em></p><p><em>2016.</em><em></em></p><p><em>This research was conducted by a retrospective cohort design approach, doing  research  of the death of people who living with HIV by observing the patient’s  medical  record  from  2014-2015.  The  research  of  study  were  215 patient’s  who  is  criteria  inclusion.  Analysis  data  using  test  chi-square.  who became the independent  variable is  long  infection,  adherance  comsuming the </em><em>Anti Retroviral (ARV)</em><em> </em><em>, and opportunistic infection and dependent variable that survive the HIV people life.</em><em></em></p><p><em>The research showed that among  215 patients with the number of deaths 39 people ( 18,% ), stages 3 and 4 (&gt;5 th) is 89 people ( 41.4% ), not adherence is  77 people ( 35.8% ), and who suffered an opportunistic infection were 61 people (28.4% ). The statistical test relationships survival of people  living with</em><em> </em><em>H</em><em>I</em><em>V with long-term  infection obtained p value </em><em>=</em><em> </em><em>0,000</em><em> and </em><em>RR = 0,019 ( confidence interfal 95 % with alpha = 0.05 )</em><em>, </em><em>a</em><em>dherance comsuming the </em><em>ARV </em><em>obtained p value  </em><em>= </em><em>0,000 </em><em>and</em><em>  </em><em>RR = 0,494 ( confidence interfal  95 % with alpha = 0.05 ), infection opportunistic</em><em> obtained</em><em> </em><em>p value </em><em>= </em><em>0,000 </em><em>and</em><em> </em><em>RR = 0,361 ( confidence interfal 95 % with αlpha = 0.05 ).</em></p><p><em>From these findings, it can be concluded that  the  long-term  infection,  adherence  ARV  and opportunistic infections associated with survival of people living with HIV. Of the three variables obtained interrelated and value the highest association is long-term  infection</em><em>.</em></p>


Author(s):  
Rosyadi Aziz Rahmat ◽  
Devy Lestari Nurul Aulia

Background : According to the World Health Organization (WHO) HIV continues to be a global public health problem, claiming more than 70 million people are infected with the HIV virus and around 35 million people have died. In 2015, approximately 1.1 (940 000-1300000) million people have died due to being infected with the HIV virus. There were an estimated 36.7 (34.0-39.8) million people living with HIV at the end of 2016. Globally, Sub-Saharan Africa is the most affected region, with nearly 1 in 25 adults living with HIV. (WHO 2016). The purpose of this study was to determine the compliance of commercial sex workers on using condoms in the localization of Teluk Bakau, Batam City. Method : This study used a descriptive research design. The location of this research was carried out in the localization of Teluk Bakau, Batam City. The population in this study were all commercial sex workers (CSWs) in the Teluk Bakau brothels with a total of 95 people. The sample is an object under study and is considered to represent the entire population, here the writer uses a purposive technique, namely by means of sampling based on criteria. The measuring instrument in this study using a questionnaire. This analysis was carried out on each variable. These results are in the form of distribution and percentage of each variable. Data analysis was carried out in a univariate manner by looking at the results of the frequency calculation and the presentation of the results which could later be used as benchmarks for discussion and conclusions. Results and conclusions : It can be seen that the compliance of CSWs using condoms in the Bakau Bay brothel, Batam City is the majority of the majority behave obediently as many as 46 respondents (93.9%)


2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 92
Author(s):  
Arrum Firda Ayu Maqfiroch ◽  
Zahroh Shaluhiyah

ABSTRAKPenanggulangan HIV AIDS membutuhkan keterlibatan dari berbagai pihak. Salah satu pihak yang terlibat adalah OHIDHA. OHIDHA merupakan anggota keluarga yang hidup bersama ODHA dan memberikan dukungan kepada ODHA. Stigma di Kabupaten Sukoharjo dan Grobogan masih tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor apakah yang menentukan respons OHIDHA dalam upaya penanggulangan HIV AIDS di Kabupaten Sukoharjo dan Grobogan.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Teknik pengambilan data kuantitatif melalui wawancara dengan kuesioner. Penelitian ini didukung dengan penelitian kualitatif dengan teknik pengambilan data FGD. Jumlah responden adalah 92 OHIDHA, proporsi 50% dan selang kepercayaan 95%. Analisis data menggunakan analisis univariat dengan distribusi frekuensi, bivariat menggunakan Chi-Square dan multivariat menggunakan regresi logistik.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel yang berhubungan dengan respons OHIDHA adalah hubungan dengan ODHA (p-value=0,001), lama hidup dengan ODHA (p-value=0,030), lama mengetahui status ODHA (p-value=0,001) dan sikap (p-value=0,005). Hasil analisis multivariat menunjukkan bahwa sikap (p-value=0,006) merupakan variabel yang mempunyai pengaruh paling signifikan dibanding variabel lainnya.Kata Kunci : OHIDHA, respons, Grobogan, Sukoharjo Respons of People Living With HIV AIDS to Control HIV and AIDS in Sukoharjo and Grobogan District; Controlling HIV and AIDS requird the involvement of various sector. One of the sector involved is People Living With HIV AIDS (PLWHA).  PLWHA is a family member who lives with people living with HIV and provide support to people living with HIV. Stigma in Sukoharjo and Grobogan still high. This study aims to determine the factors that determine whether the PLWHA response in control to HIV and AIDS in Sukoharjo Grobogan. This research was a quantitative study with cross sectional approach. Quantitative data collection techniques through interviews with questionnaires . This research was supported by qualitative research with FGD. The number of respondents was 92 PLWHA, the proportion of 50% and 95% confidence interval . Analysis of the data using univariate analysis with frequency distribution, bivariate using Chi-Square and multivariate using logistic regression. The results showed that the variables related to the PLWHA response is a relationship with people living with HIV ( p = 0,001 ) , long life with people living with HIV ( p = 0.030 ) , longer know the status of PLWHA ( 0.001 ) and attitude ( p = 0.005 ). Multivariate analysis showed that the attitude (p value = 0,006) was a variable that has the most significant effect compared to other variables .Keywords : AIDS , response , Grobogan , Sukoharjo


2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ketema Bizuwork Gebremedhin ◽  
Tadesse Bedada Haye

Background. Globally, anemia, among people living with HIV/AIDS, is a major public health problem. It has a significant effect on the progression of HIV/AIDS to advanced stages and there are a number of factors that often affect anemia. However, there is little insight regarding factors affecting anemia among HIV/AIDS patients in developing countries, including Ethiopia. Objective. This study aimed at investigating factors affecting anemia among people living with HIV/AIDS taking ART drug at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Methods. A hospital based cross-sectional study design was used to assess factors affecting anemia among people living with HIV/AIDS. Structured checklist was used to gather information from charts of patients selected by simple random sampling method. We analyzed the data to identify factors associated with anemia among people with HIV/AIDS using logistic regression models. Results. A total of 301 selected charts were reviewed. The median age was 38 ± 10.38. The majority (62.5%) of the patients were taking ZDV-containing ART drug (ZDV/3TC/NVP). The overall anemia prevalence was 34.6%, while about 5%, 15.6%, and 14% of the patients had severe, moderate, and mild prevalence of anemia, respectively. Factors that were found to affect anemia among these patients include gender (OR = 2.26 [95% CI: 1.22, 4.16]), occupation (OR: 0.57 [95%CI: 0.35, 0.92]), WBC count (OR = 2.30 [95% CI: 1.29, 4.09]), platelet count (OR = 2.89 [95% CI: 0.99, 8.41]), nutritional status (OR = 2.05 [95% CI: 0.69, 6.02]), and WHO clinical stage of HIV/AIDS (OR = 3.69 [95% CI: 1.86, 7.31]). Conclusions. About one in three patients was found to be anemic. Intervention aimed at diagnosing and treating anemia among people living with HIV/AIDS should be considered.


2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-56
Author(s):  
Ahmad Ikhlasul Amal ◽  
Retno Setyawati

Background: Infectious diseases that are still of concern to many circles, namely HIV / AIDS. This is confirmed by the reason that there is still an increase in the number of cases. In addition, this disease makes sufferers or people who are often known as people living with HIV / AIDS (PLWHA) experience both physical and psychological problems. The physical problems experienced by PLWHA, of course, depend on the stage of the patient's disease. PLWHA who experience physical problems may experience stress due to their illness. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between HIV stage and stress levels. Method: This type of research is a quantitative observational study with a correlation analytic design with consecutive sampling technique. Data collection was carried out by using a questionnaire with the number of respondents as many as 38 people. The data obtained were processed statistically using the Spearmen Rho statistical test. Results: based on the data, it was found that from 38 research respondents, most of them were 20-60 years old (76.3%). The majority of people with HIV / AIDS were male, namely 23 people (60.5%) with most of the occupations of HIV / AIDS sufferers being private (63.2%). Respondents' HIV was at stage II (50%) and III (50%). The level of stress experienced by HIV / AIDS sufferers is quite good, namely: at level I (31.57) and II (68.43). r = -174, p-value = 0.283. Conclusion: there is no correlation between HIV stage and stress level.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 1128-1133
Author(s):  
Dian Permatasari ◽  
Eva Nurhidayati ◽  
Dian Ika Puspitasari

Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome  have become epidemics that seriously  of the world community. East Java is one of the provinces with the highest number of HIV / AIDS sufferers in Indonesia. As of September 2018, the number of people living with HIV / AIDS was 47,396 people.  This research is a quantitative research design with explanatory research which aims at research conducted to explain the influence between independent and dependent variables through testing. Cross sectional design because the independent and dependent variables were measured at the same time. The sampling technique used total sampling. The instrument in this study was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using regression test. One of the solutions to overcome this problem is the role of peer support groups in providing support and services to ODHA by providing access to information and referrals about treatment. 


2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. 1161-1166
Author(s):  
Ivana Cristina Vieira de Lima ◽  
Marli Teresinha Gimeniz Galvão ◽  
Samyla Citó Pedrosa ◽  
Odaleia Oliveira Farias ◽  
Camila Aparecida Costa Silva ◽  
...  

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess a specific instant messaging application as a tool of care for people living with HIV/aids, based on analysis of the interactions between nurse and patients. Method: Descriptive, quantitative study with 102 patients from two outpatient infectious disease clinics of Fortaleza, Ceará. During four months, participants received a message every 15 days, totaling eight messages, regarding: adherence to antiretroviral therapy; physical activity; social support; self-esteem; anxiety/depression; eating habits; alcohol and drugs; and sexuality. Results: There were 816 interactions, especially for dialogs about performing physical activity (27.87%), sharing of signs and symptoms (18.03%), report of engagement with treatment (9.84%) and requests of information on the intake of medicine (9.84%). Most participants showed satisfaction with the follow-up, with willingness to continue receiving messages (90.58%). Conclusion: The use of this application is a viable strategy to improve care for people with HIV by promoting instant communication.


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