Document 0225
 DOCN  M9590225
 TI    Accessing zidovudine in Queensland.
 DT    9509
 AU    Murray J; Kennedy J; Zillmann J; Ree H; AIDS Medical Unit, Brisbane.
 SO    Annu Conf Australas Soc HIV Med. 1994 Nov 3-6;6:301 (unnumbered poster).
       Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE ASHM6/95291874
 AB    Patients with HIV are spread widely over Queensland. There is a
       perception that access to antiviral drugs is difficult owing to the
       geographical distribution. In this study, we examine the use of
       Zidovudine in Queensland, particularly in relation to (relatively)
       isolated areas of the state and examine the immunological, demographic
       and other factors which may determine both access to, and use of,
       Zidovudine. METHOD: The Queensland State HIV/AIDS Register is a
       computerised, active and progressive database. Details of patients' CD4+
       counts, antiviral use and illnesses are progressively added to the
       database through active follow up. RESULTS: The results will show that
       access to Zidovudine is not geographically restricted in Queensland,
       that the use of antivirals is widespread and appropriate according to
       current scientific principles.
 DE    Drug Utilization  *Health Services Accessibility  Human  HIV
       Infections/*DRUG THERAPY/EPIDEMIOLOGY  *Medically Underserved Area
       Queensland/EPIDEMIOLOGY  Registries  *Rural Population
       Zidovudine/*ADMINISTRATION & DOSAGE  MEETING ABSTRACT

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