PMID: 16536261Mar 16, 2006Paper

The spectrum of symptoms among rural South Africans with HIV infection

The Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care : JANAC
Erin R ShawnAnn B Williams

Abstract

The vast majority of people infected with HIV in South Africa have no access to antiretroviral therapy, making palliative care the only treatment available. An important element of palliative care is symptom management. However, little is known about the range of symptoms and the distress associated with them among rural South Africans living with HIV/AIDS. A cross-sectional study was conducted to describe the spectrum of symptoms experienced by 64 HIV-positive patients who received palliative care from a rural home-based palliative care program. Data were determined using a questionnaire adapted from an HIV symptom list and HIV symptom profile. The physical symptoms of most immediate importance identified by the respondents were localized pain, skin problems, cough, vaginal discharge/infection, and fatigue. The psychological symptoms of the most immediate and overall importance were feelings of anger, loneliness, decreased support from family and friends, and a decreased sense of satisfaction. This study provides insight into the spectrum of HIV-associated symptoms in a rural South African HIV-positive population. Through improved symptom assessment and management, nurses can improve palliative care services to those suffering...Continue Reading

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