The researcher investigated the lived experiences of people living with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and who are accessing antiretroviral treatment at a public health clinic in Limpopo, South Africa. A qualitative method was used.
The research findings revealed five themes: experiences, social support, knowledge, attitudes, unemployment and economic themes of the study. Factors reported influencing optimum adherence were the inability of the patients to take medication at work, laziness of the patients to collect medication, unemployment, economic hardship, poverty and lack of knowledge of employers regarding HIV/AIDS.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- THE RESEARCH PROBLEM
- AIM OF THE STUDY
- OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
- RESEARCH DESIGN
- SAMPLING STRATEGIES
- Sampling strategy
- DATA GENERATION STRATEGIES
- Face-to-face interviews
- ACCESS NEGOTIATION AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS
- Informed consent
- Voluntary participation
- Confidentiality
- DATA ANALYSIS
- Data analysis strategies for the study
- LIVED EXPERIENCES OF PLHIV AND ON ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT
- Knowledge regarding Antiretroviral treatment
- Attitudes to Antiretroviral treatment
- Experiences of people living with HIV on Antiretroviral treatment
- DISCUSSION OF THE FINDINGS
- Introduction
- Sumary of Findings According to the Objectives
- Objective 1: Knowledge of People Living with HIV Towards Antiretroviral Treatment
- Objective 2: Attitudes of People Living with HIV Regarding Antiretroviral Treatment
- Objective 3: Experiences of People Living With HIV Towards Antiretroviral Treatment
- Objective 4: Economic Factors that Support People Living with HIV
- CONCLUSION
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of people living with HIV and who are on antiretroviral treatment (ART) at a public health clinic in Limpopo, South Africa.
- Knowledge of people living with HIV on ART
- Attitudes of people living with HIV towards ART
- Experiences of people living with HIV on ART
- Socio-economic factors influencing adherence to ART
- The impact of HIV and AIDS on South Africa's social and economic development
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- INTRODUCTION: This chapter provides a general overview of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in South Africa and highlights the importance of adherence to ARV therapy for managing the disease. It emphasizes the need for strong support systems for PLHIV.
- THE RESEARCH PROBLEM: This chapter explores the challenges related to adherence to ART regimens, highlighting factors like complexity, side effects, and socio-economic barriers to adherence.
- AIM OF THE STUDY: This chapter outlines the study's goal to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of people living with HIV on ART in Limpopo, South Africa.
- OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY: This chapter defines the specific objectives of the research, focusing on assessing knowledge, identifying attitudes, and exploring experiences related to ART.
- RESEARCH DESIGN: This chapter explains the rationale for using a qualitative research approach to gather data on the lived experiences of PLHIV on ART.
- SAMPLING STRATEGIES: This chapter details the purposive sampling strategy employed in the study, explaining how participants were selected from the wellness clinic.
- DATA GENERATION STRATEGIES: This chapter focuses on the method of data collection, specifically face-to-face interviews, and provides details about the interview process.
- ACCESS NEGOTIATION AND ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS: This chapter discusses the ethical considerations of the study, including informed consent, voluntary participation, and confidentiality.
- DATA ANALYSIS: This chapter outlines the data analysis strategies used in the study.
- LIVED EXPERIENCES OF PLHIV AND ON ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT: This chapter presents the findings of the study, exploring the knowledge, attitudes, and experiences of participants regarding ART. This chapter focuses on the key themes that emerged from the data, providing a detailed analysis of the participants' perspectives.
- DISCUSSION OF THE FINDINGS: This chapter analyzes the study's findings, discussing the implications of the research for understanding the lived experiences of PLHIV on ART in South Africa.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This study focuses on the lived experiences of people living with HIV in South Africa, exploring their knowledge, attitudes, and experiences related to antiretroviral treatment. The research examines the influence of socio-economic factors on adherence to treatment and provides insights into the complex challenges faced by PLHIV in accessing and managing their healthcare needs. Key terms include: HIV/AIDS, antiretroviral treatment, adherence, knowledge, attitudes, experiences, social support, economic factors, and South Africa.
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- Rodney Mulelu (Author), Marie Matee (Author), 2016, Lived Experiences of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) and on Antiretroviral Therapy in South Africa, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/429725
