Care of HIV complications in patients receiving anti-tuberculosis treatment in hospitals in Malawi

Chimzizi, R. B., Harries, A. D., Hargreaves, N.J., Kwanjana, J. H. and Salaniponi, F. M. (2001) 'Care of HIV complications in patients receiving anti-tuberculosis treatment in hospitals in Malawi'. International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, Vol 5, Issue 10, pp. 979-981.

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Abstract

A cross-sectional study was carried out in all 43 hospitals in Malawi that register and treat tuberculosis (TB) patients to determine whether there is care and treatment for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) complications in TB patients. Of 1416 adults with TB, 861 (61%) had HIV complications, 627 (44%) patients had received no ward round, and of 1142 patients who had been on anti-tuberculosis treatment for more than 7 days, 294 (26%) had not had a clinical review. Of patients with HIV complications, only 139 (16%) were receiving treatment. There is a lack of regular care and treatment for HIV complications in TB patients in Malawi.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	WA Public Health > Health Problems of Special Population Groups > WA 395 Health in developing countries WC Communicable Diseases > Virus Diseases > Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. HIV Infections > WC 503 Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. HIV infections WC Communicable Diseases > Virus Diseases > Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome. HIV Infections > WC 503.5 Complications WF Respiratory System > Tuberculosis > WF 310 Therapy
Faculty: Department:	Pre 2002
Depositing User:	Martin Chapman
Date Deposited:	28 Apr 2014 11:55
Last Modified:	06 Feb 2018 13:05
URI:	https://archive.lstmed.ac.uk/id/eprint/3121

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