Challenges with seeking HIV care services: perspectives of older adults infected with HIV in western Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

While younger adults (15-49 years) form the majority of the population living with HIV, older adults (≥50 years) infected with HIV face multiple challenges related to the aging process and HIV. We explored the experiences of older persons infected with HIV at the Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) program in western Kenya to understand the challenges faced when seeking HIV care services.

Methods

Between November 2016 and April 2017, a total of 57 adults aged 50 years and above were recruited from two AMPATH facilities - one rural and one urban facility. A total of 25 in-depth interviews and four focus group discussions were conducted, audio-recorded, transcribed and thematic analysis performed.

Results

Study participants raised unique ch

SUBMITTER: Kiplagat J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6624873 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature