Barriers and facilitators of transition of adolescents living with HIV into adult care in under-resourced settings of Southern Ethiopia: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adolescence is commonly perceived as a distinct and typically healthy stage of life. However, in regions with a high prevalence of HIV, like Ethiopia, numerous adolescents are contracting the virus. Upon testing and diagnosis, they encounter care-related issues, particularly barriers and facilitators of the healthcare transition from adolescent to adult clinics. Hence, the study aimed to investigate the barriers and facilitators influencing the transition of adolescents living with HIV (ALWHs) in the resource-limited settings of Southern Ethiopia.

Methods

The research employed a phenomenological study design with a qualitative methodology. Purposive sampling was used to gather data through in-depth interviews (IDIs) and focus group discussions (FDGs) involving ALW

SUBMITTER: Shimbre MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11472466 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature