Oral Health Knowledge of Nurses at ARV Clinics, Johannesburg Metro - Phakela, Neliswa Patience
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South Africa has an estimated HIV prevalence rate of 29.5%, in Gauteng province, the prevalence rate in women attending ante-natal clinic is 28.7% and in the Johannesburg Metro District, the prevalence rate is 41%. The early identification of HIV in the HIV positive well patient or HIV positive unwell patient can lead to the commencement of early intervention and treatment, thus resulting in a higher quality of life for the patient and lower treatment costs for the State. There is a need to include oral manifestations of HIV in the nursing curriculum. Continued professional development should include Oral Health Promotion.…mehr

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South Africa has an estimated HIV prevalence rate of 29.5%, in Gauteng province, the prevalence rate in women attending ante-natal clinic is 28.7% and in the Johannesburg Metro District, the prevalence rate is 41%. The early identification of HIV in the HIV positive well patient or HIV positive unwell patient can lead to the commencement of early intervention and treatment, thus resulting in a higher quality of life for the patient and lower treatment costs for the State. There is a need to include oral manifestations of HIV in the nursing curriculum. Continued professional development should include Oral Health Promotion.
Autorenporträt
The author is oral hygienist / lecturer at Division of Comdent at the University of Witwatersrand. Currently she is a member of two committees, Curriculum Review and Hospital Management under the school of Oral Health Sciences. Responsibilities include teaching, training and administration.