A Five-Yeartrend of Hiv/Aids Prevalence on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice, Among Patients, Attending Treatment at Delanta Woreda,Wogeltena Health Center, Southwollo Zone, Amhara Region, North East Ethiopia
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2024-08
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Addis Ababa University
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One of the primary pathogenic agents responsible for a multitude of grave illnesses in people, animals, and plants is a virus. HIV/AIDS has a multifaceted and intricate impact. HIV/AIDS continues to be the biggest developmental obstacle for Ethiopia, notwithstanding its stability. The degree of awareness and changes in behavior are the primary factors influencing the incidence of HIV in communities. This study set out to evaluate the HIV/AIDS trends over the previous five years among patients at the Wogeltena health clinic in Delanta Woreda. Between 2011 and 2015, cross-sectional studies comparing HIV/AIDS patients was carried out. A total of 550 retrospective data and84 respondents as a primary data source were selected through systematic sampling. Data analysis was made by SPSS version 16. Respondents in the study area were infected with HIV due to unprotected sex about 62.5%, unsafe blood transfusion about 12.5%, contaminated sharp materials about 6.25% and mother to child about 18.75%. According to this survey, 18.75% of participants said that abstaining from sexual activity effectively lowers the overall incidence of HIV/AIDS. Furthermore, 68.75% of them reported being faithful, and 12.5% of them were aware of the use of condoms. A significant proportion of respondents, both males (75%) and females (62.5%), reported having devoted sexual partners. In 2015 E. C., a sizable patient population was enrolled in HIV care and treatment. Since 2015 E. C., the general trend of connecting patients to care and treatment after HIV positive findings has exhibited a slightly enhanced pattern. The relationship involving care and treatment peaked in 2015 E. C. and peaked in 2011 E. C. Since 2011 E.C., the trend of HIV test positivity, or yield, has been rising. It peaked in 2011 E.C. at 18.7% and increased to 21% in 2015 E.C. The ART coverage trend in the current study demonstrated an improved pattern, rising from 400 (13.74%) in 2011 E.C. to 550 (21%) in 2015 E.C. According to the study, there was a significant gap in knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding HIV/AIDS preventive practice. Youths were found to have a higher prevalence of HIV/AIDS than other population, and a high proportion of them engaged in risky sexual behaviors like multiple sexual partners, unprotected sex, and inconsistent condom use. In conclusion, even though the general public in the area is well aware about HIV and ART, much more work needs to be done to raise public awareness
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HIV/AIDS, ART, HTS, Trend, Pathogenic Agents