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Abstract
Data on services available to HIV/AIDS patients in two tertiary care hospitals of Peshawar
Khan H.1
Objectives: To appreciate services available to HIV/AIDS patients in two tertiary care hospitals of Peshawar.
Methods: A descriptive observational survey was conducted in Khyber teaching hospital (KHT) and postgraduate medical institute, hayatabad medical complex Peshawar (PGMI, HMC), From September 2005 to February 2006.
A questionnaire was designed in accordance with the objectives of the study. Questionnaire contained information’s about, the medical services available to HIV/AIDS patients, clinico-pathological aspects of the disease, risk behaviors, preventive and precautionary measures, diagnosis and treatment of the HIV/AIDS.
Results: A total of 100 medical faculty members were selected, 64% from KHT and 36% from HMC. Voluntary counseling and testing (VCT) is available in these centers (76%). Preliminary tests for HIV testing done on site (70%). Pre and post-test counseling (68%) and space to ensure privacy (60%) were available. No confidentiality testing, trained counselors and quality control for HIV testing recorded. Services for special and vulnerable groups were only for pregnant ladies (90%). Distribution of laboratory tests or medical procedures that are part of the routine HIV–treatment/follow-up was: complete blood count (100%), liver function tests, Hbs Ag/HCV Antibodies (100%), syphilis serology (68%), toxoplasmosis serology (38%) and MBT culture (65%) etc. No facilities for CD4cell count, viral loading testing, cryptococcal Ag, anergy testing and PAP smear recorded. Drugs used for treatment for opportunistic infections associated with HIV/AIDS were available (74%). Drugs used for treatment of malignancies associated with HIV/AIDS were available on site/city (56%). Antiretroviral availability (available on order only) recorded was: nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTI)(n: 16%) and protease inhibitors (n: 4%).
Conclusions: Medical services available in two tertiary care centers of Peshawar are not satisfactory. There is need for further actions, more collaboration, leadership, community involvement, UN assistance and government support to improve the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS.
4th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention
Abstract no.
CDB072
Suggested Citation
" Khan H.
Data on services available to HIV/AIDS patients in two tertiary care hospitals of Peshawar.
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4th IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment and Prevention:
Abstract no.
CDB072"
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