Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral treatment among adults accessing care from private health facilities in Malawi.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Private health facilities are increasingly being recognized as the neglected partner in the provision of HIV services. The non-adherence rate in the study sites ranged from 19 to 22%. This study explored the factors associated with non-adherence from antiretroviral therapy (ART) among adult patients accessing ART services at two privately owned urban health facilities in Malawi.

Methods

We conducted a descriptive qualitative approach employing in-depth interviews among adults who either defaulted or were retained in HIV care in two privately owned facilities in Malawi from March to July 2017. We purposively selected participants and interviewed a total of 6 ART providers and 24 ART clients. Data were analyzed manually using a thematic approach.

Results

Over

SUBMITTER: Chirambo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6816213 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature