Analysis Factors Affecting the Utilization of Antiretroviral Treatment Services in HIV Patients in Ambon City Puskesmas

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a collection of symptoms that arise due to decreased immunity caused by HIV infection. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) type virus infects white blood cells which causes decrease in human immunity. Efforts are being made at this time for people with namely Antiretroviral treatment (ARV). This study aims analyze the factors influence utilization ARV services patients Ambon City Health Center. research quantitative analytic cross sectional design. Respondents were obtained using Isaac and Michael method 156 from Waihaong Center Karpan questionnaire. Data processing was carried out SPSS data analysis statistical tests descriptive tests, comparative multivariate tests. The results showed there no effect knowledge on use Furthermore, an patient's actions, access distance, peer community support action variable distance variables have strongest compared other variables.