Background: Transgender people are a group at high risk of HIV due to risky sexual behavior. This research is crucial to understanding the factors influencing risky sexual behavior among transgender people in HIV prevention efforts. Methods: This study used a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional design. The sampling technique used purposive sampling of 210 respondents. Univariate analys…
The increase in the number of people living with HIV is due to a lack of access to HIV treatment and prevention services. This will have an impact on decreasing the health of PLHA. Aims to analyze the determinants of low access to health services for people with HIV/AIDS in Jambi City. Combination research method (mixed methods) is a research method that combines quantitative methods with quali…
Background: Cytomegalovirus retinitis (CMVR) is the most common opportunistic ocular infection and a leading cause of blindness related to HIV- AIDS. CMVR frequently occurs in patients with low CD4 counts, particularly below 50 cellsμL. Epidemiological studies on the correlation between CD4 levels and CMVR incidence remain limited, especially in Indonesia. Objective: This study aims to analyze…
Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that attacks the human immune system causing a set of symptoms and infection called Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). At the end of 2020, the number of HIV/AIDS cases in Indonesia was 37.7 million. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and attitudes of dentists in Palembang…
Pada tahun 2018, diperkirakan 500 anak terinfeksi HIV setiap harinya di dunia. Pada tahun 2017, 6 anak balita terinfeksi HIV dan 2 anak terinfeksi AIDS di Kota Palembang. PPIA merupakan sebuah program yang dapat menekan angka infeksi HIV/ AIDS pada anak. Antenatal care menjadi kesempatan untuk memberikan intervensi PPIA. Penelitian bertujuan untuk menganalisa hubungan antara kepatuhan kunjungan…
HIV is a global health challenge in both developed and developing countries. In 2021 in South Sumatra Province there are 208 cases infected with HIV and 121 cases infected with AIDS. The purpose of this study was to find out what are the risk factors for HIV-AIDS in productive age (15-64 years) in South Sumatra Province in 2022. This study used descriptive analysis in the form of an ecological …
Background: The course of HIV infection in children and adolescents often poses a threat to physical and mental problems. The presence of HIV increases the risk of mental disorders so that the mental health condition of patients is worse than children and adolescents who do not have HIV. Ongoing emotional dependence can lead to problems such as depression and aggressive behavior. Depression is …
Background: Voluntary Counselling and Testing (VCT) is one of public health strategies as an entry into the health care of HIV/AIDS. As a very worrying disease, HIV/AIDS should be diagnosed as early as possible to prevent transmission. This study w as aimed to know the dijference of adherence level of HIV testing in repeated VCT clients according to educational level in Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hosp…
Ketika seseorang terdignosis HIV, sebagian besar dari mereka mulai menunjukkan perubahan karakter psikososial, sehingga dibutuhkan efikasi diri dalam manajemen penyakit HIV. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis determinan efikasi diri pada penderita HIV/AIDS di Kota Palembang. Penelitian ini menggunakan analitik deskriptif dengan pendekatan studi potong lintang. Sampel penelitian berjuml…
Kepatuhan adalah suatu keadaan di mana pasien mematuhi perintah dokter. Kepatuhan merupakan salah satu faktor penting dalam keberhasilan terapi ARV. Kepatuhan yang baik adalah meminum obat sesuai yang diresepkan dan kesepakatan. Kepatuhan rendah termasuk melewatkan dosis atau menggunakan obat secara tidak tepat (minum pada waktu yang salah atau melanggar pantangan makanan tertentu). Prevalensi …
HIV/AIDS is not only decreases physical quality, but also affects mental health. People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV) in their treatment are at risk of feeling depressed because they have to undergo lifelong treatment, dealing with social conditions, families who are not supportive, and other factors. Depression in PLHIV is twice as high as the general population. This study aims to determine th…