The study investigated knowledge, attitude, and preventive practice (KAP) concerning COVID-19 among Thai people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).A cross-sectional online survey was conducted in January 2021.Google forms were used and shared through Line application.A set of KAP questionnaires was used to collect data.Results were analyzed using SPSS software.A total of 204 participants reported that they had a good knowledge; and possessed a positive attitude towards COVID-19.They were confident that Thailand can win the battle against COVID-19; and COVID-19 will be successfully controlled.For preventive behaviors, participants wore a face mask when leaving home and avoided crowded places.PLWHA who are on ART<1 year scored significantly higher as compared to both PLWHA who are on ART 1-5 years and who are on ART>5 years.About 26% of the participants reported television as the most commonly source of information on COVID-19.Our findings are valuable in informing nurses to plan an effective communication campaign by incorporating KAP regarding COVID-19 as modifying factors.
Introduction:Studies have reported the prevalence, incidence and risk of health challenges and comorbidities experienced by people living with HIV (PLHIV) in developed countries.Yet, no systematic review to appraise and summate these studies exists.Methods: Electronic database searches included studies conducted in developed countries which reported health challenges and comorbidities in PLHIV compared to a HIV negative population.Critical appraisal was conducted using the Appraisal Tool for Cross Sectional Studies (AXIS).Results: Eligible studies (n = 51) were of moderate to high methodological quality (range: 7-19/20).PLHIV had increased rates or risk of ischaemic stroke, myocardial infarction, reduced bone mineral density, lung and anal cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung infections, and peripheral lipodystrophy.Conclusions: In developed countries several health challenges and comorbidities remain of greater concern in PLHIV compared to HIV negative individuals.Evidence for other comorbidities remains limited or inconclusive, and requires further research.
The dominance of hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis virus (HBV) infections among people infected with HIV is high and increasing, unlike the rest of the realm.Nevertheless, a small number of HIVinfected patients receive treatment for hepatitis.Altering the integrity of co-infection outcomes makes the design of such patients a major challenge.Efforts should also be thru through multidisciplinary wellbeing overhaul amenities to surge the relevance and accessibility of care, particularly for vulnerable groups such as migrants, injectable drug users (IDUs), inmates, and people with drug conditions.A person who consumes excessive amounts of alcohol.The persistence of this article is to deliver a clear idea of the treatment outcomes and treatment of our HIV infection with HAV, HBV and HCV.
A focal portion of HIV administration in pregnancy is the use of Sculpture.Knowledge from the NSHPC is used in this blended methodology to explore the relation between maternal identities.The following key pointers are birth and home length.Some include not obtaining ART during breastfeeding, evident maternal HIV viral conveyance burden, and vertical HIV transmission.To discuss women's experiences of taking or not taking ART during pregnancy.A research on the treatment of ART in maternity times of women is made by the dialogical production between quantitative and subjective discoveries.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) sources cell impairment, which weakens the immune system and marks infections more likely.HIV/AIDS has no known treatment.Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) now available lowers virus multiplication and allows the immune system to be rebuilt.The rehabilitation comprises of three or added distinct medications; the amalgamation is intended to increase efficacy while preventing resistance.Nurses' general responsibilities include, among other things, providing proper information, promoting adherence to therapy, and improving patients' nutritional status.
