Exploring the barriers to the antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV in Bangladesh: A qualitative approach.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Since the evolution of highly active antiretroviral therapy (ART), a near-perfect ART adherence level (>95%) is needed to control viral suppression. Non-adherence to treatment may lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and drug resistance. Though the Bangladesh government provides free treatment and counselling services to people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV), only 22% of the identified PLHIV continue treatment. Therefore, this study aims to explore the barriers that obstruct the Bangladeshi PLHIV to ensure ART adherence.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and recruited the sensitive study population following non-probability, mainly purposive sampling from a community-based registered organization for PL

SUBMITTER: Hossain F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9586390 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature