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Asian Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Volume 8
March 26-27, 2018 | Orlando, USA
World Summit on
Healthcare & Hospital Management
&
International Conference & Exhibition on
Biologics and Biosimilars
Background:
Single-window care and treatment for
tuberculosis and HIV co-morbidities is still a distant dream,
which further fueled by health poverty and incapacity of
healthcare system in India. Nevertheless, the study aimed at
measuring the intensity of social capital and their degree of
competency of DOTS healthcare-personnel in providing care
and treatment to tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS co-morbidities.
Methods:
The cross-sectional study conducted during
September – February 2017 in Delhi-National Capital Region
with 300 DOTS healthcare-personnel who provide HIV/AIDS
care and treatment.
Results and Conclusion:
Over three-fifths (61%) studied
healthcare professionals consented that diluting the
prescribed tuberculosis management practices. The study
found that one-third of healthcare-personnel are familiar
with RNTCP guidelines. Two-thirds (64%) reported that
sputum diagnosis is appropriate method for tuberculosis
presence, Painstakingly, about one-fourth (24%) stated
MDR drug is ineffective in HIV co-infection, one-fifth (21%)
quoted wrong tuberculosis resistance procedures while a
half (50%) admitted that not following the revised guidelines
for treatment regimen.
e:
drnrav@gmail.comDepletion of social capital and decline of competency among DOTS healthcare professionals: Evidence
from field experiences in India
N Ravichandran
Hamdard University, India