Patients' perceived quality of the care provided during the management of HIV/AIDS in a tertiary care setting in Nigeria
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Patient-centered care in Nigeria is satisfactory for people with HIV/AIDS. Quality of care predicts patients' knowledge and attitudes toward antiretroviral therapy, highlighting its importance for treatment adherence.
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Clinical Medicine
- Health Services Research
Background
- Patient-centered care is crucial for enhancing patient satisfaction and treatment outcomes.
- Understanding the quality of care for individuals with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria is essential.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the quality of personalized care for people living with HIV/AIDS in Nigeria.
- To determine the association between care quality and patients' knowledge and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS and its treatment.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional study was conducted at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.
- Data were collected using validated questionnaires assessing care quality, and knowledge/attitudes towards HIV/AIDS and antiretroviral therapy (ART).
- Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and multivariate linear regression (p<0.05).
Main Results
- The overall patient satisfaction with individualized care was rated 3.54 out of 5.
- Patients demonstrated adequate knowledge and positive attitudes towards HIV/AIDS and ART.
- Quality of patient-centered care was a significant predictor of knowledge and attitudes toward ART (B=0.511, p=0.024).
Conclusions
- The quality of patient-centered care for people with HIV/AIDS in the studied Nigerian facility is satisfactory.
- Perceived quality of care is a key predictor of patients' knowledge and attitudes regarding antiretroviral therapy.
- These findings underscore the importance of patient-centered approaches in managing chronic conditions like HIV/AIDS.
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