Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Health Care Providers on HIV / AIDS in Kisangani (DR Congo)
Issa Yakusu *
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Atoba Bokele
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Bokanga Ekelenge
Department of Gynecology-obstetric, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kambale Maliro
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Moustapha Moto
Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Isiro, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Louison Lohombo
Higher Institute of Medical Techniques of Isiro, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Ossinga Bassandja
Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Objective: Our objective was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices relating to HIV-AIDS among health care providers in general referral hospitals in the city of Kisangani.
Methods: We carried out a cross-sectional descriptive study with providers of care from HGRs in the city of Kisangani. Our respondents completed a questionnaire designed to assess knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding HIV / AIDS.
Results: Most of our respondents were female with a proportion of 52.2%, with an age between 26 to 35 years old. The results showed that approximately 75.06% of providers have an acceptable level of knowledge about the clinical manifestations of the disease, 86.7% had a positive attitude towards a Person living with HIV (PLHIV) and 78.1% demonstrated good practice.
Keywords: HIV / AIDS, health care providers, knowledge, attitudes, practices