Understanding barriers to HIV care and treatment adherence in Guyana and the Caribbean: A mixed-methods analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to identify and analyze the primary barriers to HIV care and treatment adherence in Guyana and the Caribbean.

Methods

A cross-sectional mixed-methods design was employed, incorporating quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews with 200 HIV-positive individuals attending clinics in Guyana and the Caribbean. The data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Ethical approval was obtained.

Results

Key findings revealed that stigma (60%), financial constraints (55%), and transportation issues (45%) were the most reported barriers. Stigma was particularly prevalent among unemployed participants (P <0.05), while transportation challenges were more significant in rural areas (P <0.01). Approximately 85% o

SUBMITTER: Jagnarine T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12537562 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature