Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Paulina Akpan-Idiok

Publications

• Research Article
  Assessing Self Care Practices of People Living with AIDS attending antiretroviral clinic Kafanchan, Kaduna State, Nigeria
  Author(s): Ijeoma Okoronkwo, Salamatu Ishaku, Anthonia Chinweuba, Paulina Akpan-Idiok, Chika Ihudiebube and Chika OdiraIjeoma Okoronkwo, Salamatu Ishaku, Anthonia Chinweuba, Paulina Akpan-Idiok, Chika Ihudiebube and Chika Odira
  
  Background: The shift from acute to chronic illness of HIV/AIDS requires a self-management model in which patients assume an active and informed role in healthcare decision. Promoting self-care management for people living with AIDS includes addressing complex issues such as keeping to treatment regimen, dietary pattern, physicalexercise and seeking for social support. This study provides baseline information about the self-care practices of people living with AIDS attending antiretroviral clinic of General Hospital Kafanchan, Kaduna State, Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the antiretroviral clinic of General Hospital Kafanchan, Kaduna between August and September, 2014. A sample size of 412 People living with AIDS was selected using systematicsampling technique. A structured pre-tested questionnaire was used to collect data using f.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000528

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