Patient experiences of sexual dysfunction after transition to dolutegravir-based HIV treatment in mid-Western Uganda: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The literature on dolutegravir (DTG)-based HIV treatment has focused on assessing therapeutic efficacy particularly with regard to viral load suppression. However, little empirical attention has been devoted to understanding the effects of DTG on quality of life, in particular sexual health and functioning in PLHIV. This study focused on understanding patient experiences of sexual dysfunction, after transition to DTG-based regimens in Rwenzori region in Mid-Western Uganda.

Methods

We adopted a qualitative exploratory research design. Between August and September 2021, we conducted sixteen in-depth interviews and six focus group discussions (48 participants) with patients reporting 'new' sexual dysfunction after transition to DTG-based regimens at seven health faci

SUBMITTER: Zakumumpa H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9377131 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature