Current sistuation on using health insurance card among people with HIV/AIDS in Sa Dec city, Dong Thap province in 2019

2020 ◽  
pp. 50-57
Author(s):  
Thu Ha Nguyen ◽  
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Thi Ngoc Diep Huynh ◽  
Khanh Phuong Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Transition Period ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Social Health Insurance ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Keywords Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

To describe the situation and factors associated with the use of health insurance cards among people living with HIV/AIDS in Sa Dec city, Dong Thap province in 2019.A qualitative cross-sectional study combnied with a quantitative section were employed to describe the situation and factors associated with the use of health insurance cards among 210 people living with HIV/AIDS in Ward 1, 2 and 3 of Sa Dec city, Dong Thap province from March 2019 to December 2019.There were 125 people living with HIV/AIDS (59.5%) used health insurance cards during medical examination and treatment within the last 12 months. In which, only 5 people living with HIV/AIDS (4%) use health insurance cards for ARV treatment. The main reason for not using health insurance cards is self-discrimination (accounting for 83.5%). The study also found that many factors that belong to individuals, peer/family members and communication/education about health insurance are related to the proportion of people using health insurance cards in the past 12 months.The health sector and Provincial Social Security in Dong Thap need to be well-prepared for the upcoming transition period when the Global Fund no longer funding for ARV treatment. Besides, it is necessary to strengthen communication and education strategies to improve knowledge and reduce the issue of self-discrimination among people living with HIV/AIDS when using health insurance cards. Keywords: HIV/AIDS, social health insurance, treatment, ARV.

scholarly journals Prevalence and socioeconomic factors associated with smoking in people living with HIV by sex, in Recife, Brazil

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 432-443 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joanna d’Arc Lyra Batista ◽  
Maria de Fátima Pessoa Militão de Albuquerque ◽  
Ricardo Arraes de Alencar Ximenes ◽  
Demócrito de Barros Miranda-Filho ◽  
Heloisa Ramos Lacerda de Melo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Socioeconomic Factors ◽  
Low Income ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Heavy Alcohol ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Risk Of Death ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction: Smoking is the leading cause of preventable death in the world. The prevalence of smoking is higher in people infected with HIV than in the general population. Although it is biologically plausible that smoking increases the morbidity and mortality of people living with HIV/AIDS, few studies in developing countries have analyzed the determinants and consequences of smoking in HIV infected people. Objective: To estimate the prevalence of smoking and identify the socioeconomic factors associated with smoking and smoking cessation in patients with HIV by sex. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with baseline data, obtained from an ongoing prospective cohort study of patients with HIV attending two referral centers in Recife, Northeast Region of Brazil, between July 2007 and October 2009. Results: The prevalence of current smoking was 28.9%. For both sexes, smoking was independently associated with heavy alcohol drinking and marijuana use. Among women, smoking was associated with living alone, not being married and illiteracy; and among men, being 40 years or older, low income and using crack. Compared with ex-smokers, current smokers were younger and more likely to be unmarried, heavy drinkers and marijuana users. Conclusions: It is important to incorporate smoking cessation interventions for the treatment of heavy alcohol drinkers and marijuana users with HIV/AIDS, which may increase life expectancy and quality of life, as smoking is related to risk of death, relapse of tuberculosis, and non communicable diseases.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Anemia among People Living with HIV/AIDS Taking ART in Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 2019 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ketema Bizuwork Gebremedhin ◽  
Tadesse Bedada Haye
Keyword(s):  
Addis Ababa ◽  
Clinical Stage ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Major Public Health Problem ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

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.

scholarly journals Factors Associated with Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Living With HIV & AIDS

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 43-50
Author(s):  
Nirmala Aryal ◽  
Radha Paudel ◽  
Sarita Adhikari ◽  
Aruna Rai
Keyword(s):  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Successful Treatment ◽  
Family Members ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Adherence Counselling ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction: AIDS and STD is prioritised disease control program of Nepal. Successful treatment of HIV positive patient is fundamental to control the progression to AIDS and ART adherence is crucial for successful treatment. The objective of the study was to find out the factors associated with adherence to antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV/AIDS. Methods: Descriptive cross sectional research design was adopted. A total of 195 people living with HIV who were above the age 18 years and taking ARV therapy for at least six months from the ART centre of Sukraraj Tropical and Infectious Disease Hospital were selected by using purposive sampling technique. Data was collected using interview technique with semi structured questionnaire. Collected data was analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: The findings showed that 91.28% of the respondents reported perfect adherence (≥95%) and 8.71% of the respondents reported non- adherence. Age (OR: 4.28; CI 1.00-18.26) and marital status (OR: 4.96; CI 1.67-14.75) were the socio-demographic factors associated with adherence to ARV therapy. Number of tablets per day (OR: 10.72; CI 1.21-94.4) and use of reminders tool (OR:11.14; CI 2.35-52.75) were the patient related factors significantly associated with the adherence to ARV therapy. Likewise, experience of no discrimination (OR 3.90; CI 1.11-13.69) and help for the intake of medicine from family members (OR 2.95; CI 1.95-9.19) were the psychosocial factors significantly associated with adherence to ARV therapy. Adherence counselling (OR 13.38; CI 2.99-59.75) and lower travelling cost (OR 3.99; CI 1.40-11.34) were the service factors significantly associated with adherence to ARV therapy. Conclusions: The prevalence of adherence found in this study was good. Help from the family members, adherence counselling and use of reminders tool for intake of medicine enhanced adherence. Whereas, side effects, alcohol use, burden of pills, experience of discrimination were the barriers for adherence to ART. For improving adherence government and as well as the hospital requires interventions which recognise these barriers.  

scholarly journals Characteristics Associated with Nurses and Midwives Stigma in People with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in The District Health Talun Blitar

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 030-037
Author(s):  
Sudarsono Sudarsono
Keyword(s):  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Sector ◽  
Immune Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
Deficiency Syndrome ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
District Health ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Pearson Test ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

HIV/AIDS (Human Immunodeficiency Virus / Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) haslong been an issue along with the continued attention of various circles around the world, especiallythe health sector. The purpose of this study was to determine the characteristics of the relationship withthe health workers in health centers stigma on people living with HIV Talun Blitar regency. This studyused a cross-sectional study design with a population of 36 respondents that all the research sample.Collecting data using questionnaires. Analysis of data using statistical test Pearson and Spearman rhocorrelation with p  0.05. There is no relationship between education and stigma on people living withHIV, with a value of p = 0.367 in Spearman rho correlation test. There is a relationship between longworking with the stigma on people living with HIV, with p = 0.046 in correlatioan Pearson test. Thereis a relationship between knowledge of HIV/AIDS stigma on people living with HIV, with p = 0.035 incorrelatioan Pearson test. Need more attention from policy makers at government level for programs ofprevention of transmission of HIV/AIDS among health workers, by providing a uniform and continuoustraining to all health workers.

scholarly journals Prevalence and factors associated with depressive symptoms in individuals living with HIV/AIDS

Salud Mental ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 57-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renata Karina Reis ◽  
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Elizabete Santos Melo ◽  
Carolina de Castro Castrighini ◽  
Marli Terezinha Gimeniz Galvão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Multiple Regression Model ◽  
Clinical Aspects ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cd4 Cell Count ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Introduction. Symptoms of depression are highly prevalent among people living with HIV/AIDS in Brazil and in other countries. This situation points to the need for proper diagnosis and timely treatment by the health team. Objective. To identify the prevalence of depressive symptoms and its association with sociodemographic, clinical and behavioral disorders among PLWHA. Method. This cross-sectional study analyzed 331 people living with HIV/AIDS in the city of São Paulo, Southeast Brazil. The Beck Depression Inventory was used to assess depressive symptoms. To identify predictors of depression, a multiple regression model was used, with a 95% confidence interval. Results. Of the participants, 167 (50.5%) were men, with an average age of 40. Depressive symptoms were prevalent in 42.3% and the factors associated with depression were being employed, age, and immunological status. Being employed was 1.8 times more likely (95% CI [1.0, 2.8]) to develop depressive symptoms than those who were not employed. The odds ratio of individuals under the age of 40 indicates they were 1.8 times more likely (95% CI [1.1, 2.8]) to have depressive symptoms than those over 40 years old. In regard to clinical aspects, individuals with 200 CD4 cells per mm3 are 2.1 times (95% CI [1.1, 3.9]) more likely to develop depression. Discussion and conclusion. We conclude that the prevalence of depressive symptoms among people living with HIV/AIDS was 42.3% and it was associated with being employed, age and CD4 + cell count.

scholarly journals Food consumption and nutritional status of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA): a case of Thika and Bungoma Districts, Kenya

2009 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 475-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elizabeth Nafula Kuria
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Dietary Habits ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

AbstractObjectiveTo establish the food consumption, dietary habits and nutritional status of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and adults whose HIV status is not established.DesignCross-sectional descriptive survey.SettingThika and Bungoma Districts, Kenya.SubjectsA random sample of 439 adults; 174 adults living with HIV/AIDS and 265 adults whose HIV/AIDS status was not established in Thika and Bungoma Districts.ResultsMajority of PLWHA consume foods that are low in nutrients to build up the immune system and help maintain adequate weight, and there is little variety in the foods they consume. More adults who are HIV-positive are undernourished than those whose status is not established. Of the HIV-positive adults, those with a BMI of ≤18·5 kg/m2 were 23·6 % (Thika 20·0 % and Bungoma 25·7 %) while of the adults whose status is not established those with BMI ≤ 18·5 kg/m2 were 13·9 % (Thika 9·3 % and Bungoma 16·7 %).ConclusionsAdults who are HIV-positive are more likely to be undernourished than those whose status is not established, as there is a significant difference (P = 0·000) between the nutritional status (BMI) of PLWHA and those whose HIV/AIDS status is not established. PLWHA consume foods that are low in nutrients to promote their nutritional well-being and health.

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