Understanding gender differences of people with HIV newly diagnosed or returning to care with advanced HIV disease in Malawi: a qualitative study

Understanding gender differences of people with HIV newly diagnosed or returning to care with advanced HIV disease in Malawi: a qualitative study

Abstract Background Despite tremendous progress in improving antiretroviral therapy (ART) access, advanced HIV disease (AHD) still remains a challenge globally. Reasons for delayed presentation to care and ART adherence may be affected by gender. We present qualitative study findings on gender diffe...

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Main Authors: Leila Katirayi, Thulani Maphosa, Lloyd Chilikutali, Rachel K Chamanga, Josephine Petersson, Sarah Khatib, Boswell Munthali, Rose Nyirenda, Eddie Matiya, Laywell Nyirenda, Appolinaire Tiam, Lise Denoeud-Ndam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-12-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Advanced HIV disease
Antiretroviral therapy
Social norms
Malawi
Treatment fatigue
Counseling
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17384-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17384-y

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