Art Adherence Barriers Among Adolescents Living With Hiv/Aids: A Case Of Mtapa Poly Clinic, Gweru. · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author: Dzveta Elsie Jane
Title: Art Adherence Barriers Among Adolescents Living With Hiv/Aids: A Case Of Mtapa Poly Clinic, Gweru.
Abstract: ABSTRACT
The study looked at Mtapa Poly Clinic in Gweru as a case study to assess ART adherence barriers among adolescents living with HIV/AIDS. Examining ART adherence difficulties among adolescents living with HIV/AIDS at the Mtapa Poly Clinic in Gweru was the study main goal. The evaluation of social and psychological barriers to ART adherence among adolescents living with HIV/AIDS, the exploration of strategies that can be used to encourage ART adherence among this population and the creation of a model aimed at addressing the psycho-social barriers to ART adherence among adolescents living with HIV/AIDS served as the guiding principles of this research. The study made use of qualitative research method, 15 participants compromising of adolescents who are on ART, nurses and community care workers. The study employed a case study. The study found out social barriers affecting Art adherence among adolescents living with HIV/AIDS which are stigma and discrimination, disclosure challenges and poverty only to mention but a few. Psychological barriers found are Anxiety and Intrapersonal and cognitive barriers.
Date: JUNE 2024
Publisher: BUSE
Keywords: ART
Mtapa Poly Clinic
ART adherence
Supervisor: NIL