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Improving the quality of care for persons with HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa.

Trop Geogr Med. 1995;47(2):78-81. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/96174536
Colebunders R; Decock R; Mbeba MJ; Department of Microbiology, Institute of Tropical Medicine,; Antwerp, Belgium.

Abstract: Caring for persons with HIV infection is particularly difficult in resource-poor countries. In order to improve the quality of care we first have to evaluate how such care is presently organized. We need a better assessment of the needs and demands of persons with HIV infection as well as their families. Care for persons with HIV/AIDS should be decentralized and home-based care in a non-stigmatizing way should be promoted. The fight against discrimination of persons with HIV should be intensified. A lot can be achieved by reorganizing and strengthening existing health care systems, by better listening to patients and families and by promoting solidarity among communities.
Keywords: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/ECONOMICS/THERAPY Africa South of the Sahara Delivery of Health Care/*ORGANIZATION & ADMIN/STANDARDS *Developing Countries Guidelines Human HIV Infections/ECONOMICS/*THERAPY *Quality Assurance, Health Care/ECONOMICS/TRENDS JOURNAL ARTICLE REVIEW REVIEW, TUTORIAL

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