OBJECTIVE: To assess the attitudes of persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) towards having their personal health information (PHI) stored and shared electronically. METHODS: PLWH (n = 93) in New York City completed surveys using audio computer-assisted self-interview (ACASI) that assessed willingness to share their PHI with various people and entities via a secure electronic network. The survey also included questions on satisfaction with and trust of health care providers, current health, HIV-associated stigma, and frequency of internet access. Data were analyzed with descriptive and multivariate statistical methods. RESULTS: The majority (84%) of individuals were willing to share their PHI with clinicians involved in their care. Fewer individuals (39%) were as willing to share with non-clinical staff. Willingness to share PHI was positively associated with trust and respect of clinicians. CONCLUSION: PLWH accepted clinicians' need for access to accurate information. Patients' trust in their primary care providers highlights the importance of the clinician-patient relationship which can be used to engage patients support for health information exchange initiatives. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: As electronic storage and sharing of PHI is increasing, clinicians and PLWH should discuss patients' attitudes towards sharing PHI electronically.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the attitudes of persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) towards having their personal health information (PHI) stored and shared electronically. METHODS: PLWH (n = 93) in New York City completed surveys using audio computer-assisted self-interview (ACASI) that assessed willingness to share their PHI with various people and entities via a secure electronic network. The survey also included questions on satisfaction with and trust of health care providers, current health, HIV-associated stigma, and frequency of internet access. Data were analyzed with descriptive and multivariate statistical methods. RESULTS: The majority (84%) of individuals were willing to share their PHI with clinicians involved in their care. Fewer individuals (39%) were as willing to share with non-clinical staff. Willingness to share PHI was positively associated with trust and respect of clinicians. CONCLUSION: PLWH accepted clinicians' need for access to accurate information. Patients' trust in their primary care providers highlights the importance of the clinician-patient relationship which can be used to engage patients support for health information exchange initiatives. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: As electronic storage and sharing of PHI is increasing, clinicians and PLWH should discuss patients' attitudes towards sharing PHI electronically.
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