The Challenges Experienced by Nongovernmental Organisations with Regard to the Roll-Out of Antiretroviral Therapy in KwaZulu-Natal
S. Afr. fam. pract. (2004, Online)
; 55(3): 264-269, 2013.
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in English
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Background:
Successful administration of antiretroviral therapy (ART) requires full adherence to the regimen by the patient. The introduction of ART needs a well-functioning health system with adequately trained health professionals; laboratory support; a constant supply of drugs and social systems to assist with patients' adherence and to prevent future treatment failure.Objectives:
The objective of this study was to explore and describe the challenges experienced by nongovernmental organisations with regard to the roll-out of antiretroviral therapy.Design:
A qualitative; exploratory and descriptive study was conducted to determine the challenges experienced by nongovernmental organisations (NGOs) with regard to the roll-out of ART in KwaZulu-Natal. Nine participants were included purposefully from the NGOs that participated in this study. Data were collected through semi-structured individual interviews. Open coding for analysis was used.Results:
The findings revealed four themes challenges relating to sustainability; adherence; health infrastructure and behaviour.Conclusion:
The results indicate a need for multisectoral collaboration in the roll-out of ART to ensure a concerted; comprehensive and sustainable programme
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AIM (Africa)
Main subject:
Patients
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Organizations
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Communication Barriers
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Anti-Retroviral Agents
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Health Plan Implementation
Type of study:
Qualitative research
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Systematic review of observational studies
Language:
English
Journal:
S. Afr. fam. pract. (2004, Online)
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
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