Practice and attitudes of primary care physicians in a rural southern state concerning HIV/AIDS patients.
In preparing for the development of a plan of care for persons with AIDS and other HIV related conditions, the HIV Services Planning Program, a joint effort of the Department of Family Medicine of the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the Bureau of Preventive Health of the Mississippi State Department of Health, conducted a survey of all primary care physicians throughout the state of Mississippi. The purpose of the survey was to determine health care services provided to persons with HIV/AIDS. Specific areas of interest included: (a) type of medical specialty; (b) location of primary practice; (c) services provided for persons with HIV/AIDS; and (d) utilization of universal blood and body fluid precautions, i.e., barrier techniques. Descriptive statistics were utilized in analyzing responses.
Strahan
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Bureau of Preventive Health Services, Mississippi State Department of Health.
Gandy
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Thompson
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Page
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Phillips
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Replogle
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000635:transmission*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008922:Mississippi / Q000453:epidemiology; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D010821:Physicians, Family / Q000523:psychology* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D011481:Protective Clothing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012017:Referral and Consultation / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012040:Regional Health Planning; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D016635:Universal Precautions / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*