Conceptualising the Factors Affecting Retention in Care of Patients on Antiretroviral Treatment in Kabwe District, Zambia, Using the Ecological Framework.
Ferdinand C MukumbangJoyce Chali MwaleBrian van WykPublished in: AIDS research and treatment (2017)
The ecological framework conceptualises the complex and dynamic factors affecting retention in ART care and highlights the need for multifaceted interventions that combine health education, disease management, and opportunities for income generation in a socially responsive and accountable environment.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- quality improvement
- end stage renal disease
- palliative care
- hiv infected
- mental health
- physical activity
- human health
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- climate change
- public health
- peritoneal dialysis
- south africa
- hiv aids
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv positive
- combination therapy
- social media
- health insurance