Knowledge about consulting and preventing HIV/AIDS infection of private medical workers in Cam Pha town, Quang Ninh province
- Author:
Nguyen Thanh Quang
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
HIV/AIDS
- MeSH:
HIV;
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome;
Diseases
- From:Journal of Practical Medicine
2003;466(11):41-44
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
The study was carried out for assessing the background, the skill of counselling and the knowledge about HIV/AIDS of private medical professional in 16 villages and wards of Cam Pha, Quang Ninh province from March to April 2002. Results showed a low rate of private professional who answer well the questions about the knowledge of counselling. They had a good knowledge on the prevention of HIV/AIDS. The government must encourage the private medical professional to contribute into the community, especially in terms of HIV/AIDS patient care
