@article {1964,
	title = {Knowledge and Perceptions of HIV-Infected Patients Regarding HIV Transmission and Treatment in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.},
	journal = {Asia-Pacific journal of public health / Asia-Pacific Academic Consortium for Public Health},
	year = {2011},
	month = {2011 Dec 23},
	abstract = {Patient education concerning HIV and antiretroviral (ARV) medications is important for optimal outcomes. The authors assessed the knowledge and perceptions of HIV-infected patients in an ARV education program in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Of 185 patients, 64 (35\%) receiving ARV medications, nearly 80\% correctly answered questions regarding HIV. Correct responses were associated with higher education (P < .05) and longer duration of HIV diagnosis (P < .05). A lack of knowledge was observed in 40\% of respondents who believed HIV and AIDS were the same and 70\% of respondents who believed ARV medications cured HIV. Greater embarrassment of living with HIV was associated with female gender (P < .05) and lower education (P < .05). Patients were concerned over ARV medication use (27\%) and its side effects (38\%). The study population{\textquoteright}s knowledge of HIV/AIDS and ARV medications, perceived stigmatization, and areas of knowledge deficits underscore the need for effective patient education programs addressing poorly understood issues around HIV/AIDS.},
	issn = {1941-2479},
	doi = {10.1111/j.1530-0277.2011.01601.x},
	author = {Hoang, Don and Dinh, An T and Groce, Nora and Sullivan, Lynn E}
}
