作者
Baligh R Yehia, Leslie Stewart, Florence Momplaisir, Aaloke Mody, Carol W Holtzman, Lisa M Jacobs, Janet Hines, Karam Mounzer, Karen Glanz, Joshua P Metlay, Judy A Shea
发表日期
2015/12
期刊
BMC infectious diseases
卷号
15
页码范围
1-10
出版商
BioMed Central
简介
Background
Retention in HIV care improves survival and reduces the risk of HIV transmission to others. Multiple quantitative studies have described demographic and clinical characteristics associated with retention in HIV care. However, qualitative studies are needed to better understand barriers and facilitators.
Methods
Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 51 HIV-infected individuals, 25 who were retained in care and 26 not retained in care, from 3 urban clinics. Interview data were analyzed for themes using a modified grounded theory approach. Identified themes were compared between the two groups of interest: patients retained in care and those not retained in care.
Results
Overall, participants identified 12 barriers and 5 facilitators to retention in HIV care. On average, retained individuals provided 3 …
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