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ArticleInfection & chemotherapy2024

Epidemiological Characteristics of HIV-Infected Individuals by the Registration for Special Exempted Calculation: A Nationwide Cohort Study.

Yunsu Choi, Kyoung Hwan Ahn, Soo Min Kim, Bo Youl Choi, Jungsoon Choi, Jung Ho Kim, Shin-Woo Kim, Youn Jeong Kim, Yoon Hee Jun, Bo Young Park

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Article in Infection & chemotherapy, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Yunsu Choi *Institute for Health and Society, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7682-7993
Kyoung Hwan AhnInstitute for Health and Society, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9234-6997
Soo Min KimInstitute for Health and Society, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6822-9050
Bo Youl ChoiInstitute for Health and Society, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0115-5736
Jungsoon ChoiDepartment of Mathematics, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6815-1006
Jung Ho KimDepartment of Internal Medicine and AIDS Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5033-3482
Shin-Woo KimDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3755-8249
Youn Jeong KimDivision of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Incheon St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Incheon, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5870-1801
Yoon Hee JunDivision of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4710-3061
Bo Young ParkInstitute for Health and Society, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1902-3184

Funding

Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency 2022-E1901-00Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency 2022-ER1907-00Ministry of Health and Welfare HA21C0164National Research Foundation of Korea NRF-2021R1A2C2094297
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Abstract

backgroundThe Korean government is implementing policy to reduce medical costs and improve treatment related for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients. The level of cost reduction and the benefits provided vary depending on how individuals with HIV utilize the system. This study aims to determine exact HIV prevalence by analyzing healthcare utilization patterns and examining differences in healthcare usage based on how individuals pay for their medical expenses. MATERIALS AND

methodsWe analyzed National Health Insurance Service (NHIS) claims data from 2002 to 2021. From a total of 106,675 individuals with at least one HIV-related claim, 22,779 participants were selected for this study.

resultsData from Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency annual reports indicated that 93% of HIV patients were male, while NHIS data showed 84%. In the analysis of those exempted from registration, it was found that the registration rate for female patients is notably low, with adults between the ages of 20 and 40 making up 80% of the total. The registration rate in Gangwon State was lower than Seoul. The treatment experience rate was much higher in the registered group (93.0%) than the unregistered group (4.9%). Also, there was a big difference in treatment continuity rates: 76.2% for registered individuals and 2.8% for non-registered individuals.

conclusionThe exempt calculation system for health insurance improves HIV care. However, those diagnosed anonymously or with reduced medical costs may be less likely to continue HIV treatment, so a new policy is needed to ensure anonymity and treatment continuity.

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Antiretroviral therapyExempted calculation system of health insuranceHIV care continuumHIV transmissionMedical service utilization

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