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The virus in our midst.

M Patton

    The West Virginia Medical Journal
    |March 1, 1989
    PubMed
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    This study examines the profile of individuals with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in West Virginia. The typical patient is a young, unemployed, homeless, and Medicaid-dependent gay male, often infected out of state.

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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Epidemiology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Increasing prevalence of Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) seropositivity in West Virginia.
    • Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) serves as a major tertiary care center, attracting a significant patient population with HIV/AIDS.
    • This study represents the largest single cluster of such patients documented in a West Virginia hospital to date.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document the sociological and economic issues faced by the AIDS population in West Virginia.
    • To establish a clear profile of the typical AIDS patient in the state.
    • To discuss the potential growth of the AIDS population and propose management strategies.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case series analysis of patients with AIDS/HIV at CAMC.

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  • Sociological and economic data collection on patient demographics and circumstances.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation and infection origin.

    • Main Results:

    • The typical West Virginia AIDS patient is identified as a gay male, native to the state, unemployed, and dependent on Medicaid.
    • Patients are often clinically advanced in their disease, under age 30, infected out of state, and require tertiary care.
    • Homelessness is a significant issue among the studied population.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding the demographic and socioeconomic profile of AIDS patients is crucial for effective healthcare planning.
    • Proactive strategies are needed to manage the clinical and societal needs of the growing AIDS population in West Virginia.
    • Addressing issues such as unemployment, homelessness, and healthcare access is vital for comprehensive care.