Barriers and facilitators of HIV and hepatitis C care among people who inject drugs in Nairobi, Kenya: a qualitative study with peer educators.
Natasha T Ludwig-BarronBrandon L GuthrieLoice MbogoDavid BukusiWilliam SinkeleEsther GitauCarey FarquharAliza Monroe-WisePublished in: Harm reduction journal (2021)
Peer educators provided intimate knowledge of PWID barriers and facilitators to HIV and HCV care, described at each level of the MSEM, and should be given careful consideration when developing future initiatives. Recommendations emphasized policy and community-level interventions including educational campaigns and program suggestions to supplement existing HIV and HCV services.
Keyphrases
- hepatitis c virus
- healthcare
- human immunodeficiency virus
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv positive
- quality improvement
- hiv infected
- hiv testing
- hiv aids
- mental health
- men who have sex with men
- palliative care
- public health
- south africa
- primary care
- physical activity
- pain management
- affordable care act
- clinical practice
- chronic pain
- health insurance