A study of prevalence pattern of psychiatric co-morbidity in patients with HIV
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 5
Abstract
Background: Psychiatric and psychological issues associated with HIV infection have received considerable attention in the last decade owing to the emotional impact of the disease and its effect on individuals personal sexual, occupational and social life. Aims and Objectives: To study Prevalence pattern of psychiatric co-Morbidity in patients with HIV Materials and Methodology: This was a cross-sectional study carried out at the Department of Psychiatry of a Tertiary health care center during the year 2015 to 2016 in patients of who were taking treatment at ART center were taken consent for taking interview. A Detailed clinical and psychological history was taken and a prevalence of psychiatric conditions was done. In the one year duration total 50 patients were enrolled for the study. The data was presented in percentages and proportions. Result: In our study, HIV infection was most commonly observed in age group of 27-34 years (54%), 35-42 years (26%), 43-45 years (14%) and 18-26 years (6%). Out of 50 patients, it was noted that 34 of them were male (68%) and 16 of them were females (32%).74% of HIV patients were married, 10% patients were separated, 8% patients were single, 6% patients was divorced and 2% were widowed.40% of patients were educated up to secondary school,36% of patients were illiterate,12% of patients were educated up to primary school,8% of patients educated up to graduate and 4% of patients were educated up to higher secondary school, 62% of patients are employed and 38% are unemployed. 37% patients were employed and 7% patients were unemployed32% of patients were earning 1000-2000 rs/month, 40% of patient, earning 2000-3000 Rs/month, 12% of patients were not earning, these 12% of patients were supported by their extended family members. Conclusion: It can be concluded from above study that HIV infection was most commonly observed in young age groups majority of them were males was common in poor socio economic group.
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Rahul N Hakepatil, S V Birajdar, S S Chavan, Reshma D Naik
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