Psychosocial Determinants of Adherence to Antiretroviral Drugs among Women Living with HIV and Aids in Huruma, Nairobi County, Kenya
Keywords:
Psychosocial, determinants, influence and interventions, Antiretroviral DrugsAbstract
Despite the numerous studies carried out on the effects of HIV/AIDS, its prevalence and control measures. There exists little information on the actual levels of adherence in sub-Saharan Africa, whose adherence levels are estimated to be 20%. To this end the study sought to establish the influence of psychosocial determinants of ARV use among women living with HIV and AIDS in Kenya. This study focused on the minimum level of adherence, identification of psychosocial determinants, influence and interventions used. The study used qualitative approaches in collecting data from women living with HIV/AIDS. The target population comprised of 300 women living with HIV/AIDS in Huruma area, Nairobi County. A sample population of 30 women was selected using the snow balling technique. The main research instruments were a structured interview guide and focus group discussions. The sample size comprised of 30 women living with HIV/AIDS, 10 healthcare givers and 10 women group leaders.
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