Irish general practice and the human immunodeficiency virus.
Over a quarter (499) of general practitioners in the Republic of Ireland were sent a questionnaire on the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Two hundred and fifty eight (51.7%) general practitioners returned completed questionnaires. Ninety six respondents (37.2%) had seen at least one HIV positive patient in their practice. In Dublin two thirds (67%) of respondents had seen HIV positive patients. A large majority (77.6%) of HIV positive people identified by the survey were attending general practitioners in the Eastern Health Board area. Most (61.2%) respondents favour the involvement of general practitioners in the future care of patients with HIV.
Bradley
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HIV Primary Care Research Unit, Dublin.
Bury
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O'Kelly
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Shannon
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005194:Family Practice; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007494:Ireland; D008875:Middle Aged; D010819:Physician's Role; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires