Patient perceptions of quality of care rendered for HIV and non-communicable diseases at an urban district hospital in KwaZulu-Natal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In sub-Saharan Africa, the rising burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as diabetes mellitus (DM) and hypertension (HT), coexists with the ongoing challenge of HIV, a leading cause of death. People living with HIV (PLHIV) also have NCDs, which may affect their healthcare experiences. This study explored patient perceptions of the quality of care received by PLHIV, with and without NCDs, at an antiretroviral treatment (ART) clinic in an urban district hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Methods

A sequential mixed-methods design was employed, comprising quantitative and qualitative phases. A structured questionnaire was systematically administered to 301 patients, followed by semi-structured interviews with ten purposively selected persons living with

SUBMITTER: Rajagopaul A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12536158 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature