AEGiS-11IAC: Assessment of psychosocial care for HIV-infected patients by in-depth interviewing.

11th International AIDS Conference


Vancouver, British Columbia — July 7-12, 1996

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Assessment of psychosocial care for HIV-infected patients by in-depth interviewing.

Int Conf AIDS 1996 Jul 7-12; 11:489 (abstract no. Pub.D.1332)
Sukhawarn C, Virochsiri K, Meesiri S, Kitsiripornchai S, Chanbuncherd P; Armed Forces Research Institute Of Medical Sciences, Tungpayathai, Rajdhevi, Bangkok, Thailand. Fax: 662-2476232.

OBJECTIVE: To assess psychosocial care provided by the Army Hospitals. Method: In-depth interviewing of HIV-infected patients was carried out in 28 Army hospitals. Questions probed psychosocial and behavioral effects on these patients. A total of 8 male patients, one from each hospital unit, were available for the interview. Their identity and data were kept confidential.

RESULTS: The interviewed individuals were composed of 1 military NC officer, 5 conscripts, and 2 civilians - all were in good mental health. With an exception of 3 individuals who declined the interview, all appeared to appreciate the counsellor. Most individuals received suitable social care, and accepted the circumstances well. They were treated acceptably both at work and at home. Most individuals were given special care while a few others were less fortunate.

CONCLUSIONS: The data collected by in-depth interviewing of HIV-infected patients who had received treatment from Army hospitals showed positive outcomes in most individuals. The preliminary results reflected the effectiveness of psychosocial care carried out by the Army, and can be used as an instrument for the evaluation of the ongoing effort.

Keywords: AEGIS, HIV Infections, Interpersonal Relations, Communication, Interviews, Hospitals, Military, Physician-Patient Relations, Disclosure, Male, Human, ICA11KWDaegis,hivinfections,interpersonalrelations,communication,interviews,hospitals,military,physician-patientrelations,disclosure,male,human,ica11

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