Open AccessAntiretroviral Therapy and Retention in Care Experiences and Needs of Adolescents Living with HIV in Southern Ethiopia
Author(s) -
Abayneh Tunje,
Degu Jerene,
Inger Hallström
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
hiv/aids
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.752
H-Index - 22
ISSN - 1179-1373
DOI - 10.2147/hiv.s339413
Subject(s) - nonprobability sampling , psychological intervention , qualitative research , medicine , antiretroviral therapy , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , health care , nursing , family medicine , psychology , viral load , population , environmental health , social science , sociology , economics , economic growth
Adolescents with HIV are faced with challenges when taking care of their medication, which affects their treatment adherence. Therefore, this study aimed to explore the experiences and needs of adolescents living with HIV regarding their antiretroviral therapy adherence and retention in care in southern Ethiopia.