The influence of perceived neighborhood disorder on HIV care-related decisions: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: The study used a qualitative approach to explore how perceived neighborhood disorder influences health-related decisions among people living with HIV. Recognizing the crucial role environmental factors play in health behaviors, this research seeks to bridge a gap in understanding how neighborhood dynamics affect individuals with HIV. A qualitative research design with interpretive qualitative analysis was used. The interview guide and analysis were guided by the Broken Windows Theory and Social Cognitive Theory, enabling an exploration of the intersection between environmental perceptions and healthcare behaviors. Data were collected through telephonic in-depth interviews with 18 participants from two HIV clinics from June 2022 to February 2023. Interviews were analyzed using the Dedoose s

SUBMITTER: Kimaru LJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12043128 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature