Psychosocial needs among older perinatally infected adolescents living with HIV and transitioning to adult care in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Little data is available on the long-term psychosocial effects of disclosure of HIV status that may occur in late adolescence, even when disclosure is timely. Moreover, few studies have described the post-disclosure psychosocial needs of older adolescents who experience delayed disclosure. This study sought to address existing knowledge gaps in the post-disclosure experiences and psychosocial needs of older adolescents living with HIV (ALWHIV).

Methods

We conducted focus group discussions (FGDs) and in-depth interviews (IDIs) among older perinatally infected adolescents aged 16-19 years We collected socio-demographic data and baseline viral load (copies/ml) results for the preceding six months using interviewer-administered questionnaires and clinical notes abstra

SUBMITTER: Gitahi N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7390380 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature