Vaccination and Trust in the National Health System among HIV+ Patients: An Italian Cross-Sectional Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practises (KAP) of individuals living with HIV (PLWH) regarding vaccines and their trust in the Italian national health system (NHS).

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was conducted at Amedeo di Savoia Hospital in Turin, Italy, involving 160 HIV-positive patients. Descriptive statistics were utilised to analyse variables such as vaccination status and intention, perceived risk of infection, and disease severity. The infections were categorised into sexually transmitted diseases and other vaccine-preventable diseases.

Results

Except for the perceived severity of infection, there were no significant differences in the percentages between the two infection groups for the variables examined. Concerning p

SUBMITTER: Bert F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10458052 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature