A study to explore factors that influence adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV and AIDS adult patients attending antiretroviral clinic at Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital, Harare, Zimbabwe

Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a global problem. Introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) came as a relief to people living with HIV and AIDS as it improved their quality of life. However, maintaining high adherence levels to antiretroviral t...

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Main Author: Nkomo, Gloria
Other Authors: Mosalo, A.
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: 2015
Subjects:
HIV
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10500/14658
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spelling ndltd-netd.ac.za-oai-union.ndltd.org-unisa-oai-umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za-10500-146582016-04-16T04:08:28Z A study to explore factors that influence adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV and AIDS adult patients attending antiretroviral clinic at Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital, Harare, Zimbabwe Nkomo, Gloria Mosalo, A. Thupayagale-Tshweneagae, G. Adherence Adult Antiretroviral therapy HIV AIDS Influence Factor 362.19697920096891 AIDS (Disease) -- Patients -- Zimbabwe -- Harare HIV positive persons -- Zimbabwe -- Harare Patient compliance -- Zimbabwe -- Harare Highly active antiretroviral therapy Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a global problem. Introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) came as a relief to people living with HIV and AIDS as it improved their quality of life. However, maintaining high adherence levels to antiretroviral treatment is still a challenge in some settings yet strict adherence to treatment instructions is critical for successful suppression of HIV. A qualitative, descriptive phenomenological research was conducted to explore factors that influence adherence to antiretroviral therapy at Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital (BRIDH). Purposive homogenous sampling was done. Data was collected from twenty patients through in-depth interviews. Study findings identified five main themes that facilitate adherence and these entail knowledge on HIV and AIDS and ART, motivation to live, adherence support networks, good service delivery and factors related to medication Health Studies M.A. (Public Health) 2015-01-09T06:55:21Z 2015-01-09T06:55:21Z 2014-06 2015-01-09 Dissertation http://hdl.handle.net/10500/14658 en 1 online resource (iv, 82 leaves)
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topic Adherence
Adult
Antiretroviral therapy
HIV
AIDS
Influence
Factor
362.19697920096891
AIDS (Disease) -- Patients -- Zimbabwe -- Harare
HIV positive persons -- Zimbabwe -- Harare
Patient compliance -- Zimbabwe -- Harare
Highly active antiretroviral therapy
Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital
spellingShingle Adherence
Adult
Antiretroviral therapy
HIV
AIDS
Influence
Factor
362.19697920096891
AIDS (Disease) -- Patients -- Zimbabwe -- Harare
HIV positive persons -- Zimbabwe -- Harare
Patient compliance -- Zimbabwe -- Harare
Highly active antiretroviral therapy
Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital
Nkomo, Gloria
A study to explore factors that influence adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV and AIDS adult patients attending antiretroviral clinic at Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital, Harare, Zimbabwe
description Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a global problem. Introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) came as a relief to people living with HIV and AIDS as it improved their quality of life. However, maintaining high adherence levels to antiretroviral treatment is still a challenge in some settings yet strict adherence to treatment instructions is critical for successful suppression of HIV. A qualitative, descriptive phenomenological research was conducted to explore factors that influence adherence to antiretroviral therapy at Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital (BRIDH). Purposive homogenous sampling was done. Data was collected from twenty patients through in-depth interviews. Study findings identified five main themes that facilitate adherence and these entail knowledge on HIV and AIDS and ART, motivation to live, adherence support networks, good service delivery and factors related to medication === Health Studies === M.A. (Public Health)
author2 Mosalo, A.
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Nkomo, Gloria
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title A study to explore factors that influence adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV and AIDS adult patients attending antiretroviral clinic at Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital, Harare, Zimbabwe
title_short A study to explore factors that influence adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV and AIDS adult patients attending antiretroviral clinic at Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital, Harare, Zimbabwe
title_full A study to explore factors that influence adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV and AIDS adult patients attending antiretroviral clinic at Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital, Harare, Zimbabwe
title_fullStr A study to explore factors that influence adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV and AIDS adult patients attending antiretroviral clinic at Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital, Harare, Zimbabwe
title_full_unstemmed A study to explore factors that influence adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV and AIDS adult patients attending antiretroviral clinic at Beatrice Road Infectious Disease Hospital, Harare, Zimbabwe
title_sort study to explore factors that influence adherence to antiretroviral therapy among hiv and aids adult patients attending antiretroviral clinic at beatrice road infectious disease hospital, harare, zimbabwe
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