An assessment of felt needs and expectations of people living with HIV/AIDS seeking treatment at NGOs in Delhi, India.
People living with HIV/AIDS (PLHAs) continue to face stigma and discrimination in society. The felt needs of PLHAs can be met by means of a comprehensive, holistic, and integrated approach by the concerned sectors. This study included 100 PLHAs admitted at 3 care homes run by nongovernmental organizations in New Delhi. As many as 22% of the patients had been diagnosed with pulmonary Koch's. Unemployment rates were found to increase after disease onset. Majority were satisfied with the medical treatment and overall care provided at these centers. About 25% expressed that they would like the government to provide them with suitable jobs. Less than one third (30%) of the PLHAs expressed satisfaction with their family life whereas the rest yearned for love and acceptance from society. Study findings highlight the important role of nongovernmental organizations and stresses on the need for a holistic approach toward the care of these people.
Singh
Megharita M
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Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110002, India (MMS, SG, VKG) and Population Council, 1230 York Avenue, New York (AN).
Garg
Suneela
S
Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110002, India (MMS, SG, VKG) and Population Council, 1230 York Avenue, New York (AN).
Nath
Anita
A
Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110002, India (MMS, SG, VKG) and Population Council, 1230 York Avenue, New York (AN) anath@popcouncil.org.
Gupta
Vimal K
VK
Department of Community Medicine, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110002, India (MMS, SG, VKG) and Population Council, 1230 York Avenue, New York (AN).
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003141:Communicable Diseases; D005195:Family Relations; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007194:India; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009938:Organizations; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult