How Do People Living With HIV (PLHIV) and AIDS Feel About the Quality of Care They Received Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic in Lagos, Nigeria?

Background: This study aimed to assess the perception of quality of care among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Lagos, Nigeria, and identify factors influencing their perceptions. Methodology: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey conducted between December 2020 and March 2021 among 57...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care 2023-01, Vol.22, p.23259582231196708
Hauptverfasser: Adeniran, Adeyinka, Shogbamimu, Yeside, Ojo, Omobola Y., Chieme, Florence C., Olowofeso, Helen O., Sidebe, Imane, Fisher, Oladipupo, Adeleke, Monsurat
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Zusammenfassung:Background: This study aimed to assess the perception of quality of care among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Lagos, Nigeria, and identify factors influencing their perceptions. Methodology: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey conducted between December 2020 and March 2021 among 578 PLHIVs drawn from various healthcare facilities in Lagos where HIV care and treatment services were provided. Data were collected through pretested questionnaires and analyzed using Stata SE 12. Results: About 83% of the respondents had a good attitude toward their HIV medication, and 95.5% had a good perception of the quality of care they received. PLHIVs with higher education, skilled or professional occupations and higher monthly income had a significantly higher perception of quality of care compared to others (P 
ISSN:2325-9582
2325-9574
2325-9582
DOI:10.1177/23259582231196708