Needs assessment and social environment of people living with HIV/AIDS in Hong Kong

Joseph T F Lau; H. Y. Tsui; C. K. Li; R. W Y Chung; M. W. Chan; A. Molassiotis

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Needs assessment and social environment of people living with HIV/AIDS in Hong Kong

Joseph T F Lau, H. Y. Tsui, C. K. Li, R. W Y Chung, M. W. Chan, A. Molassiotis

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The present study examined the needs and perceived social environment among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in Hong Kong (N = 289). Sizeable demands were expressed for medical treatment, provision of HIV-related information, financial assistance and psychological counselling. Physical health (about 38%) and social discrimination (about 24%) were the two commonly named 'most difficult aspects' of their life. In addition, over 50% felt that they were discriminated in different settings such as in the workplace and in social relationships. Social support was also often lacking among many PLWHA in Hong Kong. Nearly 80% were worried/very worried about others knowing their HIV-positive status and 16% of them did not disclose the matter to any person.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	699-706
Number of pages	7
Journal	AIDS Care: psychological and socio-medical aspects of AIDS-HIV
Volume	15
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/09540120310001595186
Publication status	Published - Oct 2003

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