Identifying barriers to ART initiation and adherence: An exploratory qualitative study on PMTCT in Zambia.
Tukiya KanguyaAybüke KoyuncuAnjali SharmaThankian KusanathanMartha MubangaBenjamin H ChiMichael J VinikoorMwangelwa Mubiana-MbewePublished in: PloS one (2022)
The results support current policies in Zambia to encourage male engagement in ART care. To appeal to male partners, messaging on ART should be centered on emphasizing the importance of male involvement to ensure women remain engaged in ART care. Programs aimed at supporting postpartum ART adherence should design messages that appeal to both men's role in couples' joint decision-making and women's maternal love as motivators for adherence.
Keyphrases
- hiv infected
- antiretroviral therapy
- healthcare
- pregnancy outcomes
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- public health
- palliative care
- decision making
- quality improvement
- glycemic control
- social media
- pain management
- human immunodeficiency virus
- metabolic syndrome
- smoking cessation
- middle aged
- body mass index
- health insurance
- breast cancer risk