Family support among late presenters into antiretroviral treatment in Ho Chi Minh city, 2017
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This paper aims to describe the level of family support among HIV-positive individuals who presented lateinto antiretroviral (ARV) treatment and examine factors associated with high level of family support. A cross-sectional analysis was conducted with 242 late presenters into ARV in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) in 2017. Eligible criteria were (1) aged 18 or above; (2) had been living in HCMC at least 6 months; (3) never took ARV before; (4) had CD4 count of less than 100 cells/mm3 at registration time and (5) agreed to participate in the study. The results showed that most types of family support were related to HIV and general health care. Having nuclear family members (parents, spouse) as supporters significantly increased the likelihood ofreceiving high level of support (aOR=10.2; 95% CI: 4.4 – 23.9) compared to those who had supporters of other relations (e.g. siblings, relatives). Those who disclosed HIV status with family members (aOR=6.9; 95% CI: 2.7 – 17.3); aged ≥ 40 (vs. <30 years old, aOR=3.2; 95% CI: 1.1 – 9.7) were also more likely to be received support. Future interventions should pay attention to groups of young HIV patients who do not have nuclear family members as supporters and have not disclose their HIV status.
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late presentation, HIV, family support.
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