Understanding HIV care providers' support for tobacco cessation among people living with HIV in Western Kenya: a formative qualitative study.

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Abstract

Introduction

Healthcare providers are required to support people living with HIV (PLHIV) to quit tobacco use for improved health outcomes, but it is unclear to what extent they adhere to these requirements. We examined HIV care providers and PLHIV's perceptions of support, and barriers, to providing tobacco cessation.

Methods

This qualitative investigation was part of a larger study seeking to integrate tobacco cessation into HIV care in Western Kenya (NCT05351606). We conducted 22 key informant interviews with HIV care providers and managers and four focus group discussions (n=28) with PLHIV. The interviews and discussions were audio-recorded, and audio files were transcribed and, when necessary, translated into English for coding and analysis.

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SUBMITTER: Kwena ZA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812872 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature