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Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Health Care Providers on HIV / AIDS in Kisangani (DR Congo)

Issa Yakusu, Atoba Bokele, Bokanga Ekelenge, Kambale Maliro, Moustapha Moto, Louison Lohombo, Ossinga Bassandja

Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases · pp. 13–23 · Published 15 Jan 2022

10.9734/ajrid/2022/v9i130259

Abstract

Objective: Our objective was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to HIV-AIDS among health care providers in general referral hospitals in the city of Kisangani. Methods: We carried out a cross-sectional descriptive study with providers of care from HGRs in the city of Kisangani. Our respondents completed a questionnaire designed to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding HIV / AIDS. Results: Most of our respondents were female with a proportion of 52.2%, with an age between 26 to 35 years old. The results showed that approximately 75.06% of providers have an acceptable level of knowledge about the clinical manifestations of the disease, 86.7% had a positive attitude towards a Person living with HIV (PLHIV) and 78.1% demonstrated good practice.

HIV / AIDS health care providers knowledge attitudes practices

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