Barriers and facilitators to adherence for antiretroviral therapy the perspectives of patients from a wellness center in the Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
African Health Sciences
; 22(3): 455-462, 2022-10-26. Tables
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ABSTRACT
Introduction. Patients' non-adherence to antiretroviral treatment remains a public health concern in many developing countries, especially in South Africa. Objectives:
The objective of the study was to explore the barriers and facilitators of patients' ART adherence in one health care facility in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa.Methods:
A qualitative, exploratory, and descriptive design was employed to collect data using a semi-structured interview guide through individual in-depth interviews among twenty (20) purposively selected patients. The thematic analysis approach was used to generate themes from the data.Results:
A majority of the participants were female (n=12, 60%), married (n=13, 65%), and employed (n=12, 60%). Barriers to ART adherence include insufficient medical staff at the health center and waiting time being too long. Facilitators included service providers' positive attitude, clear instructions for taking medication, benefits of adhering to ART, and dangers of defaulting treatment.Conclusion:
Barriers and facilitators for adherence included several factors related to the health system, health care workers, and the patients. Achievement of optimal adherence to ART requires the commitment of both patients and providers
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Main subject:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
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HIV
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Patient Compliance
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Anti-Retroviral Agents
Type of study:
Qualitative research
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
English
Journal:
African Health Sciences
Year:
2022
Type:
Article
Institution/Affiliation country:
Department of Demography and Population Studies, Northwest University, Mafikeng, Northwest Province, South Africa/ZA
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Department of Statistics and Demography, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Eswatini, Eswatini/ZA
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School of Research Studies, Northwest University, Mafikeng Campus, Northwest Province, South Africa/ZA
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