Learning from the experiences of people with HIV using general practitioner services in London: a qualitative study

Primary Health Care Research & Development
Peter KeoghDavid Reid

Abstract

Aim To explore the experiences of people with HIV (PWHIV) using general practitioner (GP) services in order to identify barriers to use. Traditionally, GPs have little involvement in the care of PWHIV. However, as HIV becomes a chronic condition and the population of PWHIV ages, there is a need to increase this involvement. Despite high levels of GP registration, the majority of PWHIV in London report that their GP is not involved in their HIV care. This paper presents qualitative findings from a mixed method study of PWHIV's experiences of clinical services. Survey respondents were purposively sampled to recruit 51 PWHIV who took part in eight focus groups. Participants were asked about their experience of using GP services. Findings Three factors emerged which mediated experiences of GP care. Competence: respondents were concerned about the potential for misdiagnosis of symptoms, lack of awareness of the health needs of PWHIV and experiences of prescribing, which could lead to drug interactions. Continuity: not being able to get appointments quickly enough, not being able to see the same doctor twice and not being able to keep the same GP when one changed address were experienced as impediments to use. Communication: lack of ...Continue Reading

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