HIV/AIDS Co-Infection

New HIV/AIDS co-infection findings from C.S. Todd and co-authors described

Published in AIDS Weekly, November 3rd, 2008

Researchers in the United States conducted a study "To determine attitudes toward and utilization of testing for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B among obstetric care providers in Kabul, Afghanistan. Cross-sectional survey. Three public maternity hospitals in Kabul, Afghanistan."

"One hundred and fourteen (114) doctors and midwives. Prevalence and correlates of ever having tested patients for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis B and agreement with statements concerning attitudes toward testing and care. Less than half of the patient care providers surveyed had previously tested a patient for HIV, syphilis, or hepatitis B. Presumed rarity of these infections in Afghanistan was...

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Source: AIDS Weekly (2008-11-03)

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