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ArticleIranian journal of public health2014

Health Needs of People Living with HIV/AIDS: From the Perspective of Policy Makers, Physicians and Consultants, and People Living with HIV/AIDS.

Ghobad Moradi, Minoo Mohraz, Mohammad Mehdi Gouya, Masoumeh Dejman, SeyedAhmad Seyedalinaghi, Sahar Khoshravesh, Hossein Malekafzali Ardakani

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Article in Iranian journal of public health, 2014. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 18 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors at 5 institutions in 2 countries.

Ghobad Moradi1. Kurdistan Research Center for Social Determinants of Health (KRCSDH), Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences , Sanandaj, Iran.
Minoo Mohraz2. Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS (IRCHA), Iranian Institute for Reduction of High-Risk Behaviors, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) , Tehran, Iran.
Mohammad Mehdi Gouya3. Center for Communicable Diseases Control, Ministry of Health and Medical Education , Tehran, Iran.
Masoumeh Dejman4. Social Determinant of Health Research Centre, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences , Tehran, Iran ; 5. Dept. of Mental Health , Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health , Baltimore, USA.
SeyedAhmad Seyedalinaghi2. Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS (IRCHA), Iranian Institute for Reduction of High-Risk Behaviors, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) , Tehran, Iran.
Sahar Khoshravesh1. Kurdistan Research Center for Social Determinants of Health (KRCSDH), Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences , Sanandaj, Iran.
Hossein Malekafzali Ardakani6. Dept. of Epidemiology and Biostatic, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences , Tehran, Iran.
Iranian Center for Quantum Technologies · IRKurdistan University of Medical Sciences · IRJohns Hopkins University · USMinistry of Health and Medical Education · IRTehran University of Medical Sciences · IR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundHIV/AIDS has been concentrated among injecting drug users in the country. This study aimed to investigate and identify health and treatment needs of people living with HIV/AIDS in Iran.

methodsThis qualitative study was conducted in 2012 in Iran. The study groups consisted of experts, practitioners, and consultants working with People Living with HIV/AIDS and their families. Data was collected through Focus Group Discussions and deep interviews. Data were analyzed using content analysis method.

resultsThe findings of this study included the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS, which were classified in three main categories. The first category was prevention and counseling services with several sub-groups such as education and public and available consultation, distribution of condoms to vulnerable groups, increasing counseling centers in urban areas, providing appropriate psychological and supportive counseling, and family planning services. The second category included diagnostic and treatment services and had several sub-groups such as full retroviral treatment, Tuberculosis treatment and continuing care, providing care and treatment for patients with hepatitis, and providing dental services. The third category included rehabilitation services and had some sub-categories such as home care, social and psychological support, nutritional support, and empowering positive clubs.

conclusionsThis study puts emphasis on making plans based on the priorities to meet the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS in Iran.

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HealthHIV/AIDSIranQualitative study

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PMID26060705
PMCPMC4441896
OpenAlexW2163800079

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