"At home, no one knows": A qualitative study of retention challenges among women living with HIV in Tanzania.
Godfrey A KisigoJames S NgochoBrandon A KnettelMartha OshosenBlandina T MmbagaMelissa H WattPublished in: PloS one (2020)
In order to improve the impact of PMTCT programs, there is a need to implement active tracking and follow-up of patients, targeting individuals with evidence of poor care engagement. Tailored supportive intervention approaches may help patients to cope with both the perceived and actual impacts of HIV stigma, including navigating disclosures to loved ones and accessing social support. Fostering HIV acceptance is likely to facilitate commitment to long-term treatment.
Keyphrases
- social support
- end stage renal disease
- depressive symptoms
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- antiretroviral therapy
- hiv aids
- healthcare
- hiv infected
- randomized controlled trial
- hepatitis c virus
- human immunodeficiency virus
- mental health
- prognostic factors
- hiv positive
- type diabetes
- hiv testing
- patient reported outcomes
- pregnant women
- physical activity
- metabolic syndrome
- adipose tissue
- drug delivery
- smoking cessation
- quality improvement
- health insurance
- men who have sex with men