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Utilization of healthcare services by people living with HIV/AIDS in Europe. Eurosupport Group.

par Baratta, C;Schrooten, W;Colebunders, R;Garcia, Francisco;Caldeira, L;Coppieters, Yves ;Dreezen, C
Référence International journal of STD & AIDS, 11, 12, page (784-789)
Publication Publié, 2000-12

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Our objective was to compare the utilization of healthcare/support services for people with HIV infection in Europe. Between August 1996 and September 1997 self-administered anonymous questionnaires were distributed by reference HIV treatment centres and HIV support organizations. The questionnaire was completed by 1366 people living with HIV/AIDS. A small number of people had received influenza or pneumococcal vaccinations (34% and 19% respectively). Many patients did not receive dental care (48% of participants from the southern countries) and only 72% of the women had a gynaecological examination. More participants from the south reported insufficient access to healthcare/support services, particularly for nursing care (19%), psychological support (33%), nutritional advice (45%), access to support organizations (36%), and legal advice (46%). In conclusion, many people living with HIV/AIDS in Europe do not benefit from certain annual medical procedures proposed by international guidelines and consider themselves to have insufficient access to health/support services.