HIV positive but not in care: A follow-up study from Thailand

Twenty-two persons in Northern Thailand who knew of their HIV positivity but were not in care were identified. They had significant medical, economic, behavioral, and family problems. A nurse researcher carried out a 6-month intervention with them to (1) assess whether they would remain in contact w...

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Main Authors: Pratuma Rithpro, Richard M. Grimes, Deanna E. Grimes, Wilawan Senaratana
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spelling th-cmuir.6653943832-517402018-09-04T06:11:55Z HIV positive but not in care: A follow-up study from Thailand Pratuma Rithpro Richard M. Grimes Deanna E. Grimes Wilawan Senaratana Immunology and Microbiology Medicine Twenty-two persons in Northern Thailand who knew of their HIV positivity but were not in care were identified. They had significant medical, economic, behavioral, and family problems. A nurse researcher carried out a 6-month intervention with them to (1) assess whether they would remain in contact with the researcher for 6 months and (2) assess whether they would make positive changes in their lives. All 22 participants remained in contact for 6 months. A 5-step intervention process resulted in substantial improvements in their lives. Eleven patients entered care. Five needed immediate antiretroviral therapy (ART) and improved their CD4 counts. Six others established primary care relationships for non-HIV care. Twelve obtained legal, full-, or part-time employment. Eight disclosed to family members. Nine participants and/or family members entered counseling. Twelve persons publicly disclosed themselves. Twelve reported reducing or stopping substance abuse. Of 4 sex workers, 2 ceased engaging in that work. © The Author(s) 2012. 2018-09-04T06:07:16Z 2018-09-04T06:07:16Z 2012-03-01 Journal 15570886 15451097 2-s2.0-84859368157 10.1177/1545109711418834 https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84859368157&origin=inward http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/51740
institution Chiang Mai University
building Chiang Mai University Library
country Thailand
collection CMU Intellectual Repository
topic Immunology and Microbiology
Medicine
spellingShingle Immunology and Microbiology
Medicine
Pratuma Rithpro
Richard M. Grimes
Deanna E. Grimes
Wilawan Senaratana
HIV positive but not in care: A follow-up study from Thailand
description Twenty-two persons in Northern Thailand who knew of their HIV positivity but were not in care were identified. They had significant medical, economic, behavioral, and family problems. A nurse researcher carried out a 6-month intervention with them to (1) assess whether they would remain in contact with the researcher for 6 months and (2) assess whether they would make positive changes in their lives. All 22 participants remained in contact for 6 months. A 5-step intervention process resulted in substantial improvements in their lives. Eleven patients entered care. Five needed immediate antiretroviral therapy (ART) and improved their CD4 counts. Six others established primary care relationships for non-HIV care. Twelve obtained legal, full-, or part-time employment. Eight disclosed to family members. Nine participants and/or family members entered counseling. Twelve persons publicly disclosed themselves. Twelve reported reducing or stopping substance abuse. Of 4 sex workers, 2 ceased engaging in that work. © The Author(s) 2012.
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author Pratuma Rithpro
Richard M. Grimes
Deanna E. Grimes
Wilawan Senaratana
author_facet Pratuma Rithpro
Richard M. Grimes
Deanna E. Grimes
Wilawan Senaratana
author_sort Pratuma Rithpro
title HIV positive but not in care: A follow-up study from Thailand
title_short HIV positive but not in care: A follow-up study from Thailand
title_full HIV positive but not in care: A follow-up study from Thailand
title_fullStr HIV positive but not in care: A follow-up study from Thailand
title_full_unstemmed HIV positive but not in care: A follow-up study from Thailand
title_sort hiv positive but not in care: a follow-up study from thailand
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