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Irish general practice and the human immunodeficiency virus

F Bradley1, G Bury, F D O'Kelly

  • 1HIV Primary Care Research Unit, Dublin.

Irish Medical Journal
|September 1, 1993
PubMed
Summary

Most Irish general practitioners (GPs) surveyed reported seeing patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). A majority of GPs favor involvement in future HIV patient care, indicating a readiness to manage HIV infection.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • General Practice

Background:

  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection management is evolving.
  • Understanding the role and readiness of general practitioners (GPs) in Ireland for HIV care is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the extent of HIV positive patient care within general practices in the Republic of Ireland.
  • To gauge GP attitudes towards future involvement in HIV patient management.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was distributed to 499 general practitioners across the Republic of Ireland.
  • Response rate was 51.7% (258 GPs), with data analyzed on patient contact and future care preferences.

Main Results:

  • 37.2% of responding GPs had encountered at least one HIV positive patient.

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  • In Dublin, 67% of GPs reported seeing HIV positive patients.
  • 77.6% of identified HIV positive individuals were under GP care, predominantly in the Eastern Health Board area.

    • Conclusions:

    • General practitioners in Ireland are actively involved in the care of HIV positive patients.
    • A significant majority of GPs support their role in the ongoing management of HIV infection.
    • The findings highlight the potential for enhanced integration of primary care in national HIV strategies.