A qualitative analysis of factors influencing antiretroviral adherence among persons living with<scp>HIV</scp>in Ghana
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Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) remains an important factor in HIV prevention and treatment efforts. We explored the individual environmental factors influencing adherence among PLWH Ghana. This study used 20 semi-structured in-depth interviews three focus group discussions (FGD) involving 29 attending one of clinics. Thematic analysis covered experiences clinic visits, knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy related ART adherence, psychological wellbeing stigma. The findings suggest that both including outcome, coping skills, disclosure, self-regulation, healthcare-provider interaction, family partner support, organization clinics, stigma, transportation cost influenced adherence. Interventions empower reduce HIV-related stigma community will most likely support Please refer Supplementary Material section find this article's Community Social Impact Statement.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Community and Applied Social Psychology
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1052-9284', '1099-1298']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/casp.2551