Socio-Demographic & Clinical Profile of HIV/AIDS Patients in Tertiary Care Centre in A Hilly State of Northern India
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Abstract: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) /Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a chronic infection that affects not only the patients’ physical condition, but also their social relations, mental health and financial aspects. Since its start in 1981, AIDS has become a major health problem worldwide. To study the socio demographic & clinical profile of people living with HIV/AIDS visiting tertiary care centre in hilly state of Northern India. A Cross Sectional study was conducted among patients visiting ART centre IGMC Shimla having age >15years and who were on ART for > 6 months of duration. A total of 160 patients were enrolled in the study and out of which 115 (71.9%) were males. Mean age of the patients was 41.69 ± 8.86 years. Majority of the patients were having normal BMI, educated up to primary level, belonging to General category, Hindu by religion, Others (MGNREGA, Students, Unemployed, Shopkeepers & Drivers) by occupation, Married, Living with spouse, having no family history of HIV, asymptomatic, Stage II, 1-5 years of duration on ART & having sexual contact as the mode of transmission. In our study most of the participants were males, above 30 years, asymptomatic and having sexual contact as the mode of transmission
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Sunita . , Dr. DS Dhadwal, Dr. Anmol Gupta, Dr. Anjali Mahajan, Dr. Prem Lal
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