Epidemiology of Human Immuno-deficiency Virus and Quality of Life for People Living with HIV/AIDS in China

作     者：Ommari Baaliy Mkangara 聂绍发 王重建 许奕华 Saumu Tobbi Mweri Theresia M Kobelo Mustaafa Bapumiia 

作者机构：Department of Epidemiology and BiostatisticsSchool of Public HealthTongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430030China Department of PediatricsTongji HospitalTongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and Technology Wuhan 430030 China Saint Francis Hospital Ifakara Medical CollegeMorogoro Agakhan UniversityAgakhan HospitalDar-es-salaam 

出 版 物：《Journal of Huazhong University of Science and Technology(Medical Sciences)》 (华中科技大学学报（医学英德文版）)

年 卷 期：2008年第28卷第2期

页      面：230-233页

核心收录：

学科分类：0710[理学-生物学] 1004[医学-公共卫生与预防医学(可授医学、理学学位)] 100401[医学-流行病与卫生统计学] 10[医学] 

主　　题：AIDS China epidemiology HIV quality of life 

摘      要：HIV/AIDS is increasing in prevalence in China and spread of infection from highly risk populations to the general populations was recognized. Despite the fact, there are still only few scientific reviews on quality of life （QOL） for people living with HIV/AIDS （PLWHAs）. However, many PLWHAs are struggling with social and psychological influences such as substances abuse, cultural beliefs, depression, stigma, poverty, which can affect their QOL. Public unawareness about infection and disease, willingness to seek medical care and motivation to follow therapy are indirectly influencing health outcome. In 2003 Chinese government has established the so-called the ＂Four Frees and One Care＂ policy. The policy was officially implemented from 2004 in some areas, yet to date it is not implemented nationwide. This paper discussed the epidemiology of HIV, underlying psychosocial factors affecting PLWHAs and their impact on QOL. We put forward some recommendations for stakeholders, advocacy groups, non-government organizations and Chinese government.