A phenomenological study of the beliefs of family caregivers of children living with HIV/AIDS on adherence to antiretroviral therapy
Abstract Aim To explore the beliefs of family caregivers on adherence to Anti‐Retroviral Therapy (ART) among children living with HIV/AIDS that received care at St. Joseph's Hospital, Jirapa, Ghana. Design A qualitative phenomenological design was employed for this study. Method Data was gather...
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| author | Lilian Yiryuo Wahab Osman Stephen Kpekura |
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| description | Abstract Aim To explore the beliefs of family caregivers on adherence to Anti‐Retroviral Therapy (ART) among children living with HIV/AIDS that received care at St. Joseph's Hospital, Jirapa, Ghana. Design A qualitative phenomenological design was employed for this study. Method Data was gathered using a semi‐structured in‐depth interview guide from 13 family caregivers of children with HIV/AIDS on ART. Analysis was done using the reflexive thematic analysis approach. Results Three major themes were generated during the analysis: “Beliefs regarding the effectiveness of ART”; “Beliefs regarding taking ART”; and “Beliefs regarding other treatments for HIV/AIDS”. Most caregivers believed that the ARTs were effective and improved their children's health, especially when adhered to strictly. Some, however, believed in praying to God for healing, and the use of local/herbal to augment ARTs. Conclusion Family caregivers generally hold positive beliefs about ARTs and its effectiveness for their children. Some, however, believe in spirits, prayers, and herbal/local treatment in addition to ARTs. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7e4d4801358d4882815c539860223cc62023-08-31T11:40:43ZengWileyNursing Open2054-10582023-09-011096117612410.1002/nop2.1833A phenomenological study of the beliefs of family caregivers of children living with HIV/AIDS on adherence to antiretroviral therapyLilian Yiryuo0Wahab Osman1Stephen Kpekura2St. Joseph's Hospital Ghana Health Service Jirapa GhanaFaculty of Paediatric Nursing Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives (GCNM) Accra GhanaSchool of Nursing and Midwifery C.K. Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences Navrongo GhanaAbstract Aim To explore the beliefs of family caregivers on adherence to Anti‐Retroviral Therapy (ART) among children living with HIV/AIDS that received care at St. Joseph's Hospital, Jirapa, Ghana. Design A qualitative phenomenological design was employed for this study. Method Data was gathered using a semi‐structured in‐depth interview guide from 13 family caregivers of children with HIV/AIDS on ART. Analysis was done using the reflexive thematic analysis approach. Results Three major themes were generated during the analysis: “Beliefs regarding the effectiveness of ART”; “Beliefs regarding taking ART”; and “Beliefs regarding other treatments for HIV/AIDS”. Most caregivers believed that the ARTs were effective and improved their children's health, especially when adhered to strictly. Some, however, believed in praying to God for healing, and the use of local/herbal to augment ARTs. Conclusion Family caregivers generally hold positive beliefs about ARTs and its effectiveness for their children. Some, however, believe in spirits, prayers, and herbal/local treatment in addition to ARTs.https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1833adherenceantiretroviral therapybeliefschildrenfamily caregiverHIV/AIDS |
| spellingShingle | Lilian Yiryuo Wahab Osman Stephen Kpekura A phenomenological study of the beliefs of family caregivers of children living with HIV/AIDS on adherence to antiretroviral therapy Nursing Open adherence antiretroviral therapy beliefs children family caregiver HIV/AIDS |
| title | A phenomenological study of the beliefs of family caregivers of children living with HIV/AIDS on adherence to antiretroviral therapy |
| title_full | A phenomenological study of the beliefs of family caregivers of children living with HIV/AIDS on adherence to antiretroviral therapy |
| title_fullStr | A phenomenological study of the beliefs of family caregivers of children living with HIV/AIDS on adherence to antiretroviral therapy |
| title_full_unstemmed | A phenomenological study of the beliefs of family caregivers of children living with HIV/AIDS on adherence to antiretroviral therapy |
| title_short | A phenomenological study of the beliefs of family caregivers of children living with HIV/AIDS on adherence to antiretroviral therapy |
| title_sort | phenomenological study of the beliefs of family caregivers of children living with hiv aids on adherence to antiretroviral therapy |
| topic | adherence antiretroviral therapy beliefs children family caregiver HIV/AIDS |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1833 |
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