Utilization of a basic care and prevention package by HIV-infected persons in Uganda

Autor:	C. Fitzgerald, F Kitabire, P. Buyungo, Jonathan Mermin, F. Baryarama, S. Kambabazi, R. Colindres, S. Mukasa, Enoch Ezati, L. Sekabembe, Francis Kizito, Robert Quick
Rok vydání:	2008
Předmět:	Adult Counseling Male Insecticides medicine.medical_specialty Health (social science) Social Psychology media_common.quotation_subject Psychological intervention Water Purification law.invention Condoms Anti-Infective Agents Condom Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) Hygiene law Environmental health Trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination Humans Medicine Uganda Aged media_common AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections business.industry Public health Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Bedding and Linens Middle Aged medicine.disease Malaria Treatment Outcome Health promotion Family planning Mosquito net Female business Delivery of Health Care
Zdroj:	AIDS Care. 20:139-145
ISSN:	1360-0451 0954-0121
Popis:	Opportunistic infections are the leading cause of mortality among HIV-infected people. Several simple interventions prevent illness, prolong life, or prevent HIV transmission from HIV-infected people in Africa. These include: cotrimoxazole prophylaxis; insecticide-treated bed nets; supplies for household water treatment and safe storage; materials promoting family voluntary counselling and testing (VCT); and condoms. We provided these interventions to adults and children with HIV who were members of the AIDS Support Organization in Uganda. To evaluate use of this basic care and prevention package, we surveyed a representative sample of 112 clients of TASO in their homes. Among respondents, 95% reported taking cotrimoxazole everyday, 89% said they had slept under a bednet the night before, 65% reported current treatment of household drinking water, 89% of sexually active respondents reported using condoms, and 96% reported family use of VCT. Household observations verified that use of cotrimoxazole, bednets, and water treatment products were consistent with reported use. This evaluation suggests successful distribution and use of basic care and prevention services at an AIDS organization in Uganda.
Databáze:	OpenAIRE
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