Expanding Access to the Management of HIV/AIDS Through Physicians in Private Practice: and Exploratory Survey of Knowledge and Practices in Two Nigerian States


 
Language:

English

Authors:

Ihekweazu CA, Starke D

Series/Journal Title:

African Journal of Reproductive Health

Volume:

9

Issue:

2

Copyright:

2005

Description:

A significant proportion of people in Nigeria seek medical care primarily in the “for profit” private sector. The complexity of managing HIV and AIDS has led to debates on whether care should only be restricted to trained and accredited experts in HIV care. This research studied the knowledge and practices of physicians in private practice in two Nigerian states on the management of patients with HIV/AIDS using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire eliciting knowledge and attitudinal information. This is to ascertain their preparedness to manage HIV positive patients. [from abstract]
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