Physician and infection control practitioner HIV/AIDS reporting characteristics.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
We surveyed a random sample of South Carolina physicians and infection control practitioners about the reporting of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) cases. Of physicians surveyed, 79% indicated that HIV infection as well as AIDS should be reported by name. The following characteristics were associated with those physicians who do not report AIDS cases: not feeling responsible for reporting, not reporting a case perceived to have been reported in another state, believing that information required for reporting is not on the chart, and residing in an urban setting. Targeted education can address these underreporting factors.
Medical subject headings
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Attitude of Health Personnel
- HIV Infections
- HIV-1
- Infection Control Practitioners
- Physicians
- Population Surveillance