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Title | A Study on the Effectiveness of Client Support Services for HIV/AIDS Patients (Case Study at North Okkalapa Township, Yangon) ( Aung Soe Thu, 2025) | |||||
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Publication date | 2025-06-01 | |||||
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Aung Soe Thu | ||||||
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The study analyzes the client support services for HIV/AIDS patients in Myanmar, focusing on North Okkalapa Township, Yangon. The research aims to describe these services, evaluate patient satisfaction with counselling and psychological support, and access the effectiveness of these services in improving health outcomes and quality of life for people living with HIV (PLHIV). A total of 170 HIV-positive patients receiving ART were selected through purposive sampling. Using a mixed-methods approach, both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews were conducted. Secondary data from relevant sources were also reviewed. Data were analyzed using SPSS and Excel. Findings show that peer counseling and adherence support were the most commonly accessed services. The majority of patients reported high satisfaction (94%) and improved ART adherence (98%). Support services also contributed to better emotional well-being, reduced stigma, and increased viral suppression—from 46% at 6 months to 91% in the latest measurement. Overall, client support services play a critical role in enhancing treatment outcomes and quality of life for PLHIV in North Okkalapa township but inconvenient service hours were the main barrier | ||||||
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Yangon University of Economics | ||||||
Dr. Tin Tin Wai |