Belief in divine healing can be a barrier to antiretroviral therapy adherence in Uganda
J Wanyama, B Castelnuovo, B Wandera, P Mwebaze… - Aids, 2007 - journals.lww.com
Although recent data suggest high levels of adherence to expanding antiretroviral therapy
(ART) programmes in resource-limited settings, the culture-specific barriers to adherence …
(ART) programmes in resource-limited settings, the culture-specific barriers to adherence …
Reasons why high religiosity can co-exist with and precipitate discontinuation of anti-retroviral therapy among different HIV clients in Uganda: an exploratory study
C Tumwine, S Neema, G Wagner - Religions, 2012 - mdpi.com
In-depth interviews were conducted with 39 very religious people living with HIV (16 had
ever and 23 had never discontinued antiretroviral therapy—ART) to assess the role of …
ever and 23 had never discontinued antiretroviral therapy—ART) to assess the role of …
What causes non-adherence among some individuals on long term antiretroviral therapy? Experiences of individuals with poor viral suppression in Uganda
D Bukenya, BN Mayanja, S Nakamanya… - AIDS Research and …, 2019 - Springer
Background Antiretroviral therapy (ART) use by people living with HIV reduces HIV
transmission, morbidity, mortality, and improves quality of life. Good ART adherence is …
transmission, morbidity, mortality, and improves quality of life. Good ART adherence is …
Persons living with HIV infection on antiretroviral therapy also consulting traditional healers: a study in three African countries
JN Wanyama, S Tsui, C Kwok… - … journal of STD & …, 2017 - journals.sagepub.com
Traditional healers provide healthcare to a substantial proportion of people living with HIV
infection (PLHIV) in high HIV burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the impact …
infection (PLHIV) in high HIV burden countries in sub-Saharan Africa. However, the impact …
Determinants of antiretroviral therapy adherence in northern Tanzania: a comprehensive picture from the patient perspective
RA Lyimo, M de Bruin, J van den Boogaard… - BMC public health, 2012 - Springer
Background To design effective, tailored interventions to support antiretroviral therapy (ART)
adherence, a thorough understanding of the barriers and facilitators of ART adherence is …
adherence, a thorough understanding of the barriers and facilitators of ART adherence is …
Religiosity and adherence to antiretroviral therapy among patients attending a public hospital-based HIV/AIDS clinic in Uganda
RN Kisenyi, JK Muliira, E Ayebare - Journal of religion and health, 2013 - Springer
In Uganda, the prevalence of non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) by HIV/AIDS
patients remains high and sometimes this is blamed on patients' religious behavior. A …
patients remains high and sometimes this is blamed on patients' religious behavior. A …
Deterrents to HIV-patient initiation of antiretroviral therapy in urban Lusaka, Zambia: a qualitative study
M Musheke, V Bond, S Merten - AIDS patient care and STDs, 2013 - liebertpub.com
Some people living with HIV (PLHIV) refuse to initiate antiretroviral therapy (ART) despite
availability. Between March 2010 and September 2011, using a social ecological …
availability. Between March 2010 and September 2011, using a social ecological …
False beliefs about ART effectiveness, side effects and the consequences of non-retention and non-adherence among ART patients in Livingstone, Zambia
I Nozaki, M Kuriyama, P Manyepa, MK Zyambo… - AIDS and Behavior, 2013 - Springer
Beliefs about antiretroviral treatment (ART) are crucial for treatment success but not well
documented in sub-Sahara African countries. We studied the frequency of false beliefs …
documented in sub-Sahara African countries. We studied the frequency of false beliefs …
Barriers and facilitators to antiretroviral therapy adherence among patients with HIV in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau: a qualitative study
DN Rasmussen, D da Silva Té, L Rodkjaer… - African Journal of …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Adherence is a decisive factor in achieving a successful response to antiretroviral therapy
(ART) for HIV infection. No previous studies have been conducted regarding HIV treatment …
(ART) for HIV infection. No previous studies have been conducted regarding HIV treatment …
Reduced adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV-infected Tanzanians seeking cure from the Loliondo healer
NM Thielman, J Ostermann, K Whetten… - JAIDS Journal of …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
The predictors for seeking alternative therapies for HIV-infection in sub-Saharan Africa are
unknown. Among a prospective cohort of 442 HIV-infected patients in Moshi, Tanzania, 249 …
unknown. Among a prospective cohort of 442 HIV-infected patients in Moshi, Tanzania, 249 …