Knowledge, attitude and perception (KAP) of HIV/AIDS and the use of ARVS by people living with HIV (PLWH) attending Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH)
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Date
2007-12-03
Authors
Aderemi-Williams, R.I.
Ola, I.O
Tayo, F.
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Publisher
University of Lagos Press and Bookshop Ltd
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: With the advent of antiretroviral drugs, infection with HIV is no longer the death sentence it used to be. The management of the infection however requires that patients be fully involved for successful management. This is very 104 important as management with HAART requires not less than 95% adherence to achieve complete viral suppression, increase CD4 cell counts thereby preventing emergence of resistant
strains with the attendant dire consequences.
OBJECTIVES: The study therefore aimed to have an insight into current knowledge, attitude and perception of HIV/AIDS and the use of ARVs by people living with HIV (PLWH) attending Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH).
METHODOLOGY: Pre-tested questionnaires set to achieve the study objectives were randomly administered to 1
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Book of Abstracts for the 3rd Annual Research Conference & Fair held at the University of Lagos, Akoka
Keywords
Antiretroviral drugs , Infection , Patients , HIV/AIDS , Research Subject Categories::PHARMACY
Citation
Aderemi-Williams, R.I. Ola, I.O Tayo, F. (2007). Knowledge, attitude and perception (KAP) of HIV/AIDS and the use of ARVS by people living with HIV (PLWH) attending Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). Book of Abstracts for the 3rd Annual Research Conference & Fair held at the University of Lagos, Akoka, 105-105p.