What efforts are being made to integrate HIV/AIDS/STD prevention andcontrol activities into primary health care?
Ans. Integration into primary health care is a priority because it is necessary for ensuring sustainability. Two examples of an integrated approach are the implementation of HIV/AIDS care and STD prevention and control. For example, a continuum of HIV/AIDS care is being promoted as part of primary health care, with linkages to be established between institutional, community and home levels. In the area of STD prevention, and control, a syndromic approach to STD diagnosis is most suitable in the developing world as it does not require laboratory tests, and treatment can be given at the first contact with health services. WHO strongly advocates that all primary health care workers be trained in the syndromic approach to STD management.
Related Questions
- What efforts are being made to integrate HIV/AIDS/STD prevention and control activities into primary health care?
- What efforts are being made to integrate HIV/AIDS/STD prevention andcontrol activities into primary health care?
- What efforts are being made to integrate HIV/AIDS/STD prevention and control activities into primary healthcare?