HIV Care for Health Workers: Perceptions and Needs
Languages:
English, French, Spanish
Publisher:
Capacity Project
Series/Journal Title:
Capacity Project Technical Brief
Volume:
13
Copyright:
2008
Pages:
4
Description:
The HIV pandemic does not spare health workers. In many countries, HIV prevalence among health care providers is equal to or higher than national averages, and in some areas, morbidity and mortality account for over 60% of health worker vacancies, compared to the 23% accounted for by the more commonly acknowledged impact of out-migration. The resulting attrition of health workers has a severe impact on the health resource capacity of developing nations and leaves critical efforts such as the rollout of antiretroviral therapy largely insurmountable. [from introduction]
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