Lived experiences of people living with HIV and hypertension or diabetes access to care in Ethiopia: a phenomenological study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

People living with HIV (PLWH) are more likely to develop hypertension and diabetes than people without HIV. Previous studies have shown that HIV stigma, discrimination and exclusion make it difficult for PLWH to access care for hypertension and diabetes.

Objectives

This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of PLWH with comorbid hypertension or diabetes to access hypertension and diabetes care in southern Ethiopia.

Design

We conducted a qualitative study using a semistructured interview guide for an in-depth, in-person interview.

Settings

From 5 August to 25 September 2022, PLWH with comorbid hypertension or diabetes were purposefully selected from five primary healthcare (PHC) facilities in the Wolaita zone of southern Ethiopia.

Participan

SUBMITTER: Badacho AS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10900422 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature