Practices in security and confidentiality of HIV/AIDS patients' information: A national survey among staff at HIV outpatient clinics in Vietnam.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Breach of confidentiality or invasion of privacy from the collection and use of medical records, particularly those of patients with HIV/AIDS or other diseases sensitive to stigmatization, should be prevented by all related stakeholders in healthcare settings. The main focus of this study was to assess practices regarding security and confidentiality of HIV-related information among staff at HIV outpatient clinics (HIV-OPCs) in Vietnam.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at all 312 HIV-OPCs across the country using an online survey technique.

Results

In general, the staff practices for securing and protecting patient information were at acceptable levels. Most staff had proper measures and practices for maintaining data security; ho

SUBMITTER: Khac Hai N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5685590 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature