Challenges to HIV treatment adherence amongst adolescents in a low socio-economic setting in Cape Town.
Brian van WykLee-Ann C DavidsPublished in: Southern African journal of HIV medicine (2019)
This study highlighted the complexity of ART adherence in the midst of juggling school, home life and personal life goals and aspirations. Interventions to improve adherence should address psychosocial factors such as treatment fatigue, disclosure and family and household dynamics, in addition to streamlining service delivery between the school and clinic.