Qualitative exploration of perceived benefits of care and barriers influencing HIV care in trans Nzoia, Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Substantial efforts have been made to ensure people living with HIV (PLHIV) are linked to and retained in care but many challenges deter care utilization. We report perceived benefits of seeking HIV care and barriers to HIV care that were identified through a formative assessment conducted to advise the development of an alternative care model to deliver antiretroviral treatment therapy (ART) in Trans Nzoia County, Kenya.

Methods

Data were collected in 2015 through key informant interviews (KIIs), in-depth interviews (IDIs), and focus group discussions (FGDs). The study involved 55 participants of whom 53% were female. Ten KIIs provided community contextual information and viewpoints on the HIV epidemic in Trans Nzoia County while 20 PLHIV (10 male and 10 female)

SUBMITTER: Naanyu V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7183649 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature