Epidemiology of human immuno-deficiency virus and quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS in China

Ommari Baaliy Mkangara; Shaofa Nie; Chongjian Wang; Yihua Xu; Saumu Tobbi Mweri; Theresia M. Kobelo; Mustaafa Bapumiia

doi:10.1007/s11596-008-0230-6

Current Medical Science ›› 2008, Vol. 28 ›› Issue (30) : 230 -233. DOI: 10.1007/s11596-008-0230-6

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Epidemiology of human immuno-deficiency virus and quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS in China

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HIV/AIDS is increasing in prevalence in China and spread of infection from highly risk populations to the general populations was recognized. Despite the fact, there are still only few scientific reviews on quality of life (QOL) for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs). However, many PLWHAs are struggling with social and psychological influences such as substances abuse, cultural beliefs, depression, stigma, poverty, which can affect their QOL. Public unawareness about infection and disease, willingness to seek medical care and motivation to follow therapy are indirectly influencing health outcome. In 2003 Chinese government has established the so-called the “Four Frees and One Care” policy. The policy was officially implemented from 2004 in some areas, yet to date it is not implemented nationwide. This paper discussed the epidemiology of HIV, underlying psychosocial factors affecting PLWHAs and their impact on QOL. We put forward some recommendations for stakeholders, advocacy groups, non-government organizations and Chinese government.

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AIDS / China / epidemiology / HIV / quality of life

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Ommari Baaliy Mkangara, Shaofa Nie, Chongjian Wang, Yihua Xu, Saumu Tobbi Mweri, Theresia M. Kobelo, Mustaafa Bapumiia. Epidemiology of human immuno-deficiency virus and quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS in China. Current Medical Science, 2008, 28(30): 230-233 DOI:10.1007/s11596-008-0230-6

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