Exploring the barriers to the antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV in Bangladesh: A qualitative approach.

Fariha HossainMahmudul HasanNilufar BegumDevi MohanSharuna VerghisNowrozy Kamar Jahan

Published in: PloS one (2022)

We recommended strengthening Bangladesh's HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and management program with a special focus on the improvement of the supply chain of ART-related medicines and CD4 tests and ensuring proper counselling. In addition, we recommended strengthening the behaviour change communication and IEC activities at a large scale to destigmatize health facilities and community levels.

Keyphrases

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antiretroviral therapy
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public health
quality improvement
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risk assessment
combination therapy
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