Distribution of HIV-related opportunistic infections amongst HIV-patients in Rivers state university teaching hospital, PortHarcourt Department:Nursing Science By: cleodolph16 Project ID: 7216 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractHIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that attacks cells that help the body fight infection, making a person more vulnerable to other infections and diseases. This research examined the prevalence of HIV-related opportunistic infections amongst patients at Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt. The study aimed to determine the number of such infections, identify the most common types, and analyze the demographic distribution of affected patients. A retrospective study design was employed, with a sample size of 200 out of the total population of 400 HIV-positive patients. Data was collected through structured forms, gathering demographic information (age, gender, marital status), medical details (HIV diagnosis date, clinical stage, and antiretroviral therapy usage), and opportunistic infection present. Two research questions were used in this study. The Data obtained from the medical records was reviewed and analyzed using Chi-square (X²) at a 95% confidence interval, and findings revealed the following distribution of infections: tuberculosis (44%), pneumonia (23%), candidiasis (15%), Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia (13.5%), herpes simplex virus (9.5%), toxoplasmosis (5.5%), cytomegalovirus (4.5%), cryptococcosis (4%), invasive cervical cancer (3.5%), Cryptococcal meningitis (3%), and histoplasmosis (3%). The study recommends the need for further research into the stigmatization of HIV-positive individuals and its impact on their healthcare-seeking behavior....Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State