Challenges to nutrition management among patients using antiretroviral therapy in primary health 'centres' in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A phenomenological study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Nutritional management is a fundamental practice of concern to all patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The nature of HIV/AIDS and malnutrition impacts are interlocked and intensify one another.

Objective

This study aimed to explore nutrition management challenges among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in primary health centres in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Methods and materials

We used a hermeneutic (interpretive) phenomenological study design. The study used in-depth interviews to describe lived experiences among adult patients aged 18 and above. We selected the participants purposively until the saturation of the idea reached. We maintained the scientific rigor and trustworthiness by applying credibility, tra

SUBMITTER: Ali Ewune H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8211200 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature