Main issues, causes and strategies for AIDS prevention and control in health care systems
10.3969/j.issn.1674-2982.2014.10.013
- VernacularTitle:卫生系统内艾滋病防治工作的主要问题、原因及解决思路
- Author:
Peng XU
;
Dapeng ZHANG
;
Fuchang MA
;
Liping MA
;
Lahong JU
;
Wanying CHEN
;
Lin HAN
;
Fan LV
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
AIDS;
Health care system;
Issues;
Causes;
Strategies
- From:
Chinese Journal of Health Policy
2014;(10):68-72
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To summarize the main issues, analyze the causes and offer a strategy for AIDS preven-tion and control for all types of healthcare facilities in the health care system. Methods:184 leaders and experts of tertiary-level healthcare facilities ( provinces, cities and counties) from 30 provinces who had been engaged in AIDS prevention and control for more than five years were studied through a questionnaire including the issues and causes in AIDS prevention and control. Results: According to the results of the respondents and experts’ demonstration, the main issues were identified, including a lack of human resources in the system of disease control facilities, a lack of relevant agencies involved in AIDS response, the difficulty for AIDS patients to receive surgery and follow-up, poor detection of HIV, shortcomings in medical insurance, and so on. Conclusion: Based on the analysis of issues and causes, the paper offers strategic solutions: Clearly define the responsibilities of various health institutions in AIDS prevention and control;promote the participation of primary health institutions in AIDS prevention and control; im-prove the medical service system for AIDS patients;improve AIDS medical security policies;reform the management system of antiretroviral therapy drugs;and strengthen technical support from disease control facilities.
