Respons Orang Hidup Dengan HIV AIDS (OHIDHA) Dalam Upaya Penanggulangan HIV AIDS di Kabupaten Sukoharjo dan Grobogan

ABSTRAKPenanggulangan HIV AIDS membutuhkan keterlibatan dari berbagai pihak. Salah satu pihak yang terlibat adalah OHIDHA. OHIDHA merupakan anggota keluarga yang hidup bersama ODHA dan memberikan dukungan kepada ODHA. Stigma di Kabupaten Sukoharjo dan Grobogan masih tinggi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor apakah yang menentukan respons OHIDHA dalam upaya penanggulangan HIV AIDS di Kabupaten Sukoharjo dan Grobogan.Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian kuantitatif dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Teknik pengambilan data kuantitatif melalui wawancara dengan kuesioner. Penelitian ini didukung dengan penelitian kualitatif dengan teknik pengambilan data FGD. Jumlah responden adalah 92 OHIDHA, proporsi 50% dan selang kepercayaan 95%. Analisis data menggunakan analisis univariat dengan distribusi frekuensi, bivariat menggunakan Chi-Square dan multivariat menggunakan regresi logistik.Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa variabel yang berhubungan dengan respons OHIDHA adalah hubungan dengan ODHA (p-value=0,001), lama hidup dengan ODHA (p-value=0,030), lama mengetahui status ODHA (p-value=0,001) dan sikap (p-value=0,005). Hasil analisis multivariat menunjukkan bahwa sikap (p-value=0,006) merupakan variabel yang mempunyai pengaruh paling signifikan dibanding variabel lainnya.Kata Kunci : OHIDHA, respons, Grobogan, Sukoharjo Respons of People Living With HIV AIDS to Control HIV and AIDS in Sukoharjo and Grobogan District; Controlling HIV and AIDS requird the involvement of various sector. One of the sector involved is People Living With HIV AIDS (PLWHA). PLWHA is a family member who lives with people living with HIV and provide support to people living with HIV. Stigma in Sukoharjo and Grobogan still high. This study aims to determine the factors that determine whether the PLWHA response in control to HIV and AIDS in Sukoharjo Grobogan. This research was a quantitative study with cross sectional approach. Quantitative data collection techniques through interviews with questionnaires . This research was supported by qualitative research with FGD. The number of respondents was 92 PLWHA, the proportion of 50% and 95% confidence interval . Analysis of the data using univariate analysis with frequency distribution, bivariate using Chi-Square and multivariate using logistic regression. The results showed that the variables related to the PLWHA response is a relationship with people living with HIV ( p = 0,001 ) , long life with people living with HIV ( p = 0.030 ) , longer know the status of PLWHA ( 0.001 ) and attitude ( p = 0.005 ). Multivariate analysis showed that the attitude (p value = 0,006) was a variable that has the most significant effect compared to other variables .Keywords : AIDS , response , Grobogan , Sukoharjo

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Hubungan Harga Diri dengan Perilaku Seksual pada Penderita HIV AIDS di Kabupaten Indramayu

JURNAL PENDIDIKAN KEPERAWATAN INDONESIA ◽

10.17509/jpki.v3i2.9416 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 3 (2) ◽

pp. 131

Author(s):

Muhammad Saefulloh ◽

Wayunah Wayunah ◽

Dedeh Husnaniyah

Keyword(s):

Sexual Behavior ◽

Self Esteem ◽

Hiv And Aids ◽

P Value ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Consecutive Sample ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Hiv Aids

ABSTRAK Masalah HIV dan AIDS adalah masalah kesehatan masyarakat yang memerlukan perhatian serius. Hal ini karena kasus HIV/AIDS yang dilaporkan setiap tahunnya selalu meningkat secara signifikan. Mayoritas infeksi HIV berasal dari hubungan seksual tanpa pelindung antar individu yang salah satunya terkena HIV. Belum ditemukannya obat untuk mengobati HIV/AIDS menyebabkan orang dengan HIV AIDS (ODHA) akan mengalami perubahanpsikologis, salah satunya adalah harga diri rendah. Hal ini disebabkan karena stigma yang negatif dari masyarakat terhadap ODHA. Respon terhadap harga diri tersebut tidak menutup kemungkinan melakukan upaya untuk menularkan penyakitnya kepada orang lain. Hal ini dapat diwujudkan dengan perilaku seksual yang tidak baik. Desain penelitian adalah deskriptif analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Sampel dalam penelitian ini adalah penderita HIV AIDS yang melakukan pengobatan rutin di unit pelayanan HIV AIDS RSUD Indramayu dan RS Bhayangkara Indramayu. Teknik pengambilan sampel consecutive sample. Jumlah sampel sebanyak 125 orang. Alat pengumpul data berupa quesionare untuk mengukur harga diri dan perilaku seksual. Uji statistik menggunakan uji chi-square. Hasil penelitian didapatkan sebanyak 64 responden memiliki harga diri tinggi (51,20%), sebanyak 94 responden memiliki perilaku seksual berisiko (75,20%). Hasil uji chi square didapatkan p value 1,00 sehingga dapat disimpulkan tidak ada hubungan antara harga diri dengan perilaku seksual penderita HIV AIDS di Kabupaten Indramayu Tahun 2015 (nilai α=0,05; CI 95%). Perilaku seksual penderita HIV AIDS tidak dipengaruhi oleh harga diri, namun dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain. ABSTRACT The issue of HIV and AIDS is a public health issue that needs serious attention. This is because the reported cases of HIV / AIDS always increase significantly each year. The majority of HIV infections come from unprotected sexual intercourse among individuals one of whom is suffered from HIV. The absence of drugs to treat HIV/AIDS causes HIV AIDS (ODHA) patients experience psychological changes, one of which is low self-esteem. This is due to the negative stigma of the community towards people living with HIV. One of the responses to the self-esteem is try to transmit the disease to others. This can be manifested by bad sexual behavior. The design of the research is analytical descriptive with cross sectional approach. The sample of the study is HIV/AIDS patients who perform routine treatment at HIV/AIDS service unit of RSUD Indramayu and Bhayangkara Indramayu Hospital. technique sampling of the study is Consecutive sample. The samples are 125 people. Data collection instruments are questionare to measure self-esteem and sexual behavior. The chi-square test used to do statistical test. The result of the research shows that 64 respondents have high self esteem (51,20%), 94 respondents have risky sexual behavior (75,20%). Chi square test results p value 1.00 so it can be concluded there is no relation between self-esteem with sexual behavior of HIV AIDS patient in Indramayu Regency Year 2015 (value α = 0,05; 95% CI). Sexual behavior of HIV AIDS patient is not influenced by self-esteem, but influenced by other factors. Keywords: self-esteem, sexual behavior, HIV AIDS patient

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Pengetahuan Mempengaruhi Stigma Tokoh Agama Terhadap Orang Dengan HIV/AIDS (ODHA) di Kabupaten Banyumas

JURNAL PROMOSI KESEHATAN INDONESIA ◽

10.14710/jpki.12.2.229-237 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 229

Author(s):

Misrina Ratnawati ◽

Sutopo Patria Jati ◽

Syamsulhuda BM

Keyword(s):

Hiv And Aids ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Religious Leader ◽

Hiv Knowledge ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Non Governmental Organizations ◽

The Government ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

ABSTRAKTingkat penyebaran HIV/AIDS yang semakin mengkhawatirkan, memerlukan penanggulangan secara terpadu dari berbagi pihak, baik pemerintah, lembaga swadaya masyarakat, termasuk tokoh agama. Pemuka agama diyakini memegang peranan strategis untuk menanggulangi dampak buruk, sekaligus memutus mata rantai penyebaran HIV dan AIDS. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi stigma tokoh agama terhadap ODHA. Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian analitik dengan pendekatan cross sectional. Pengambilan data dilakukan pada 164 tokoh agama di Kabupaten Banyumas. Analisis data univariat menggunakan distribusi frekuensi, analisis bivariat menggunakan chi square dan analisis multivariat menggunakan uji regresi logistik. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa faktor yang berhubungan dengan stigma tokoh agama terhadap ODHA adalah nilai/kepercayaan, pengetahuan tentang HIV/AIDS dan dukungan teman. Faktor yang paling dominan adalah pengetahuan tentang HIV/AIDS. Dari penelitian ini dapat disimpulkan bahwa pengetahuan tentang HIV/AIDS dapat mempengaruhi stigma terhadap ODHA selain dukungan teman dan nilai / kepercayaan.Kata kunci: Stigma terhadap ODHA, Pengetahuan Tentang HIV/AIDS, TomaABSTRACTKnowledge about HIV/AIDS Influencing The stigma towards people living with HIV in Banyumas. The rate of the spread of HIV/ AIDS that more and more worrisome needs an integrated tackling from various parties such as the government, non – governmental organizations, includes religious figures. Religious leader is believed that they have a strategic role in tackling the bad effect, at the same time break the chain of the spread of HIV and AIDS. This research aimed to know the factors that influence the stigma of religious figures towards people living with HIV/ AIDS. The kind of the research isanalytical correlational with crossectional approach. The data was collected from 164 the religious figures. Data were analyzed using univariate with frequency distribution, bivariate with Chi-square, and multivariate with logistic regression. The result showed that factors related to The stigma towards people living with HIV were knowledge about HIV/AIDS, value/belief and friend’s support. Knowledge about HIV/AIDS was the main factor that has considerable influence to The stigma towards people living with HIV. From this research, can be conclude that Knowledge about HIV/AIDS can affect The stigma towards people living with HIV besides value/belief and friend’s support.Keywords : The stigma towards people living with HIV, knowledge, religious figures

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STUDI RETROSPEKTIF KETAHANAN HIDUP ORANG DENGAN INFEKSI HIV/AIDS (ODHA) DI RSUD DR. ACHMAD MOCHTAR BUKITTINGGI

Human Care Journal ◽

10.32883/hcj.v3i3.89 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 3 (3) ◽

pp. 175

Author(s):

Sukarsi Rusti

Keyword(s):

Opportunistic Infection ◽

Opportunistic Infections ◽

Analysis Data ◽

P Value ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Chi Square ◽

The People ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

HIV/AIDS disease is a health problem in indonesia. The problem cause of the number of morbility and mortality that still hight. It is cause of long term infection, adherance consuming the drungs and opportunistic that can deastroy the imun system of People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLHIV). The purpose of this research is to identify the factors related to the people living with PLHIV in Achmad Muchtar Hospital Bukittinggi2016.This research was conducted by a retrospective cohort design approach, doing research of the death of people who living with HIV by observing the patient’s medical record from 2014-2015. The research of study were 215 patient’s who is criteria inclusion. Analysis data using test chi-square. who became the independent variable is long infection, adherance comsuming the Anti Retroviral (ARV) , and opportunistic infection and dependent variable that survive the HIV people life.The research showed that among 215 patients with the number of deaths 39 people ( 18,% ), stages 3 and 4 (>5 th) is 89 people ( 41.4% ), not adherence is 77 people ( 35.8% ), and who suffered an opportunistic infection were 61 people (28.4% ). The statistical test relationships survival of people living with HIV with long-term infection obtained p value = 0,000 and RR = 0,019 ( confidence interfal 95 % with alpha = 0.05 ), adherance comsuming the ARV obtained p value = 0,000 and RR = 0,494 ( confidence interfal 95 % with alpha = 0.05 ), infection opportunistic obtained p value = 0,000 and RR = 0,361 ( confidence interfal 95 % with αlpha = 0.05 ).From these findings, it can be concluded that the long-term infection, adherence ARV and opportunistic infections associated with survival of people living with HIV. Of the three variables obtained interrelated and value the highest association is long-term infection.

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Faktor Personal dan Sikap Teman mengenai Tindakan Pencegahan Dampak Penularan HIV/AIDS dengan Stigma Mahasiswa Terhadap Orang dengan HIV/AIDS (ODHA)

Jurnal Kesehatan ◽

10.23917/jk.v14i2.15056 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 184-194

Author(s):

Rossida Kusuma Dewi ◽

Tanjung Anitasari Indah Kusumaningrum ◽

Mayang Widya Saputri ◽

Dicha Febriyanti ◽

Sonia Pebrianti

Keyword(s):

Influential Factor ◽

P Value ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Personal Factors ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Aids Stigma ◽

The Impact ◽

Bivariate Test ◽

Hiv Aids

The prevention program of the impact of HIV / AIDS is a form of handling the existence of the stigma and discrimination of PLWHA. This study aims to analyze the relationship of personal factors consisting of knowledge, perceptions and attitudes of friends about prevention the impact of HIV / AIDS with the stigma of student at the PLWHA, as well as looking for the factors that most influence student stigma against people living with HIV/AIDS. This research is an analytic observational study with a cross sectional approach with a research population of all students of the 2016 and 2017 batches classes of the University in Sukoharjo, totaling 12,457 students with a sample used was 500 students with Proportional Random Sampling. The data collection was using a self administered questionnaire and the data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test in the bivariate test while the logistic regression test was used for multivariate analysis. The results of the bivariate test showed that knowledge (p value = 0,0001), perception (p value = 0,0001), and the attitudes of friends (p value = 0,0001) with stigma of students towards PLWHA with a significant level of a = 0,05. The multivariate test found that the attitude of friends is the most influential factor on student stigma in PLWHA (OR=5,627). It is necessary to provide information to students and the scope of their friendship about HIV/AIDS, as well as HIV prevention programs to reduce stigma in PLWHA. Keywords : personal factors, friend attitude, HIV/AIDS, stigma, PLWHA

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PENGETAHUAN, SIKAP DAN PENCEGAHAN HIV/AIDS PADA IBU RUMAH TANGGA

Jurnal Kesehatan Masyarakat ◽

10.15294/kemas.v11i1.3464 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 53 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Lenny Octavianty ◽

Atikah Rahayu ◽

Dian Rosadi ◽

Fauzie Rahman

Keyword(s):

Univariate Analysis ◽

Bivariate Analysis ◽

P Value ◽

Human Immune System ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

High Level ◽

Immunodeficiency Syndrome ◽

Prevention Of Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) merupakan penyebab penyakit Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) yang merusak kekebalan tubuh manusia. Tahun 2013 di Kalimantan Selatan terdapat 227 kasus HIV dan 134 kasus AIDS dengan kasus tertinggi di Kabupaten Tanah Bumbu yaitu kasus HIV 189 orang dan 30 kasus AIDS. Peningkatan kasus baru diproyeksikan terjadi pada populasi sopir karena termasuk mobile men with money and migrant. Tujuan penelitian untuk mengetahui hubungan pengetahuan dan sikap dengan upaya pencegahan HIV/AIDS pada ibu rumah tangga dengan suami pekerja sopir bus antar kota terhadap upaya pencegahan HIV/AIDS. Penelitian dilakukan pada tahun 2014 dengan rancangan penelitian secara cross sectional. Sampel ibu rumah tangga sebanyak 40 orang secara accidental. Analisis data dengan uji chi-square. Analisis univariat didapatkan hasil tingkat pengetahuan rendah dan tinggi seimbang sebanyak 50%, sikap kategori baik 92.5% dan upaya pencegahan rendah sebanyak 65%. Analisis bivariat didapatkan ada hubungan antara pengetahuan dengan upaya pencegahan (p=0,000, OR=35,2), dengan upaya pencegahan tidak ada hubungan (p=0,539). HIV is the cause of AIDS damage the human immune system. In South Kalimantan (2013) was as much as 227 HIV cases and 134 AIDS cases and the highest case in Tanah Bumbu with the number of HIV cases as many as 189 people and 30 cases of AIDS. The increase in new cases of HIV/AIDS is projected to occur in the population of driver because including as a mobile men worker with money and migrants. This research was especially against his wife to understand about the relationship between knowledge and attitudes towards the prevention of HIV/AIDS on the housewife who has husband as inter-city bus driver towards the prevention of HIV/AIDS in Tanah Bumbu in 2014. This study conducted at 2014 and used cross sectional design with a sample of housewives as many as 40 people were taken by accidental means. Analyzed using chi-square test. Univariate analysis showed that who had a husband as a driver has a low and a high level of knowledge in balance with each as much as 50%, good attitude category was 92.5% and prevention was low, as much as 65%, while for the bivariate analysis showed that there was a relationship between knowledge and prevention (p-value = 0.000: OR = 35.2), while for variables with prevention efforts there was no relation (p-value = 0.539).

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Relationship between Information Skills and Antiretroviral Adherence in People Living With HIV/AIDS

Fundamental and Management Nursing Journal ◽

10.20473/fmnj.v4i1.25551 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 23

Author(s):

Novianti Lailiah ◽

Nursalam Nursalam ◽

Ninuk Dian Kurniawati

Keyword(s):

Rating Scale ◽

Peer Group ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

P Value ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Antiretroviral Adherence ◽

Information Skills ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

Introduction: Adherence in ARV therapy is an important mechanism in preventing drug resistance. The level of adherence is influenced by several factors, one of which is the information skills factor. This study aims to analyze the relationship between information skills and ARV adherence in People Living With HIV/AIDS (PLWHA).Method: This was a cross-sectional approach with a sample size of 100 respondents who were selected through simple random sampling technique. The inclusion criteria for respondents were PLWHA who were undergoing ARV therapy, cooperative, aged 20-60 years. The instrument used was information skills questionnaire and Medical Adherence Rating Scale (MARS). The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and logistic regression test with p value ≤ 0.05.Results: Information skills were associated with ARV adherence (p = 0.01). Information skills consisting of knowledge about HIV/AIDS and ARV therapy can increase ARV adherence in PLWHA with indicators taking drugs regularly and have medical control on schedule.Conclusions: The information skills factor has an effect on ARV adherence. Increasing information skills can be done through educational activities or peer-group support aimed at gaining insight into disease and treatment, especially for newly diagnosed PLWHA.

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STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION AGANIST PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV/AIDS IN KHANH HOA PROVINCE IN 2013

Journal of Medicine and Pharmacy ◽

10.34071/jmp.2014.4_5.25 ◽

2014 ◽

pp. 185-191

Author(s):

Xuan Huy Le ◽

Phuoc Thuoc Doan ◽

Dinh Son Nguyen

Keyword(s):

Harmful Effect ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Infected People ◽

Community Activities ◽

Stigma And Discrimination ◽

The Status ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

Introduction: The objectives of the study are to describe the status and influence, and the harms of stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS in Khanh Hoa. Methodology: Cross-sectional study using the combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, with 200 people living with HIV/AIDS, aged 16 and older. Results: 4.5% of people living with HIV/AIDS reported their rights have been violated, 3% of people living with HIV/AIDS outcasts, shunned and 8% were refused to participate in community activities. The harmful effect of stigma and discrimination are both of physical and spiritual: the HIV-infected people intend to suicidal accounted for 10% and 72.5% of people did not accessing Voluntary Counselling and Testing room (VCT) for fear of being stigmatized; 16.7% people did not access Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) due to fear of stigma. Conclusion: Status of stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV/AIDS in Khanh Hoa has declined through effective intervention strategies in the long term, however, this situation still exists. Keywords: Stigma and Discrimination, HIV/AIDS, Khanh Hoa.

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Perilaku Tes HIV pada Laki-Laki yang Berhubungan Seks dengan Laki-Laki (LSL) di Provinsi Bali

JURNAL PROMOSI KESEHATAN INDONESIA ◽

10.14710/jpki.11.2.47-63 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 11 (2) ◽

pp. 47 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Putu Krisna Saputra ◽

Bagoes Widjanarko

Keyword(s):

Hiv Testing ◽

Univariate Analysis ◽

Hiv And Aids ◽

P Value ◽

High Risk Population ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Voluntary Counseling And Testing ◽

Hiv Test ◽

History Of

ABSTRACTMen who have sex with men (MSM) is a high risk population in infected with HIV and AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) . Based on data from the Integrated Biological and Behavioral Surveillance (IBBS) in 2011 found that HIV prevalence among MSM is between 2.4 % to 17 % . Based on data from the Gaya Dewata Foundation , the number of new MSM reached in 2013 amounted to 1,322 people . However , the number of HIV tests among MSM in 2013 only amounted to 874. While the number of new HIV cases among MSM in 2013 amounted to 118 cases , this number increased by two times in 2011, which is amounted to 50 cases. This research is a quantitative study with cross sectional approach. The number of respondents 110 people choosen by purposive sampling technique.Quantitative data collection techniques through interviews with the questionnaire. Data were analyzed using univariate analysis with frequency distribution, using the chi-square bivariate, and multivariate logistic regression. The results showed that the variables associated with HIV testing behavior among MSM in Bali Province is the type of place to stay and history of STIs . Multivariate analysis showed that a history of STIs ( p value = 0.005 ) is the variable that has the most significant effect on the behavior of HIV testing in MSM in Bali Province with OR of 3.400. HIV testing in MSM behavior quite well. The majority of respondents had an HIV test within 0-6 months ago. Most respondents did last HIV test in Denpasar. Forms of HIV tests performed by the respondent is entirely voluntary counseling and testing ( VCT ) as well as all respondents knew of his HIV test results.Keywords: MSM, HIV Testing, Bali

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Factors that can influence feelings towards and interactions with people living with HIV/AIDS in rural Central Kenya

International Journal of STD & AIDS ◽

10.1177/0956462416680764 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 28 (9) ◽

pp. 910-919 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Caroline Kingori ◽

Zelalem T Haile ◽

Peter Ngatia ◽

Ruth Nderitu

Keyword(s):

Rural Areas ◽

Urban Areas ◽

Hiv And Aids ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Knowledge ◽

Chi Square ◽

Hiv Prevention Strategies ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Central Kenya ◽

Hiv Aids

Background In Kenya, HIV incidence and prevalence have declined. HIV rates are lower in rural areas than in urban areas. However, HIV infection is reported higher in men in rural areas (4.5%) compared to those in urban areas (3.7%). Objectives This study examined HIV knowledge, feelings, and interactions towards HIV-infected from 302 participants in rural Central Kenya. Methods Chi square tests and multivariable logistic regression analyzed variables of interest. Results Most participants exhibited positive feelings in their interaction with people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). Association between HIV knowledge and socio-demographic characteristics revealed that the proportion of participants with a correct response differed by gender, age, level of education, and marital status ( p < 0.05). Compared to those with inadequate knowledge of HIV/AIDS, participants with adequate HIV/AIDS knowledge were nearly three times as likely to disagree that PLWHA should be legally separated from others to protect public health (adjusted odds ratio: aOR (95% CI) (2.76 (1.12, 6.80). Conclusions HIV stigma continues to impact HIV prevention strategies particularly in rural Central Kenya. Culturally, appropriate interventions addressing HIV knowledge among those with lower levels of education, single, older, and male are warranted. Review of HIV policies separating high-risk populations from the general population is needed to reduce stigma.

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Quality of Life People Living with HIV/AIDS and Its Characteristic from a VCT Centre in Indonesia

Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.4314/ejhs.v29i6.13 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 29 (6) ◽

Author(s):

Sri Handayani ◽

Nita Yunianti Ratnasari ◽

Putri Halimu Husna ◽

Marni . ◽

Tantut Susanto

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Support Groups ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

High Risk Group ◽

P Value ◽

People Living With Hiv ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Living With Hiv ◽

Hiv Aids

BACKGROUND: The quality of life (QoL) construct has also contributed to understanding the comprehension of factors involved in the existence of people infected by the HIV/AIDS. The objective of this study is to assess the quality of life (QoL) of people with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Wonogiri District, Indonesia.METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted from September to November 2017. Convenience sampling method was employed to recruit 39 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) at Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) of Wonogiri, Indonesia. Research data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire of WHOQOL-HIV BREF. The data were further analysed using a ttest and a Chi-square test, while linear regression was used to evaluate factors that correlate with the PLWHAs’ quality of life.RESULTS: The results showed that the gross mean score of social relationships domain is 13.59; psychological domain is 13.31;environment domain is 13.28; spiritual/personal beliefs domainis 13.15; physical domain is 13.10; and level of independence domain is 13.77. The symptom of HIV is associated with quality of life (B =7.611, β = 0.362, t = 2,046, p value = 0.049).CONCLUSION: Healthcare provider should increase providerinitiated testing and counselling (PITC) to contracting group, high risk group, susceptible group, and the community. The PLWHA are recommended to actively participate in peer support groups (PSGs) so that they can improve their quality of life.

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