A Qualitative Study of Transportation-Related Barriers to HIV Care in South Carolina.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Addressing structural barriers to care for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in the southern United States is critical to increase rates of viral suppression and to reduce existing HIV disparities. This qualitative study aimed to describe transportation-related barriers experienced by people living with HIV in South Carolina, understand perceived effects of transportation vulnerability on HIV care, and explore strategies used by individuals to overcome transportation-related challenges.

Methods

We conducted semistructured interviews with 20 people living with HIV from South Carolina who were either reengaging in HIV care after a prolonged absence (>9 months) or in care but with a detectable viral load (ie, >200 copies/mL). All people living wit

SUBMITTER: Miller SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11703417 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature