“Some believe those who say they can cure it” perceived barriers to antiretroviral therapy for children living with HIV/AIDS: Qualitative exploration of caregivers experiences in tamale metropolis
<h4>Background</h4> HIV/AIDS is now a chronic disease, as adherence to anti-retrovirals impacts positively on the quality as well as expectancy of life. However, there exist multifaceted barriers to treatments for which children are most disadvantaged. Since Ghana subscribed to the “trea...
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| author | Gideon Awenabisa Atanuriba Felix Apiribu Veronica Millicent Dzomeku Philemon Adoliwine Amooba Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah Richard Adongo Afaya Timothy Gazari Timothy Tienbia Laari Moses Haruna Akor Linda Abnory |
| author_facet | Gideon Awenabisa Atanuriba Felix Apiribu Veronica Millicent Dzomeku Philemon Adoliwine Amooba Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah Richard Adongo Afaya Timothy Gazari Timothy Tienbia Laari Moses Haruna Akor Linda Abnory |
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| description | <h4>Background</h4> HIV/AIDS is now a chronic disease, as adherence to anti-retrovirals impacts positively on the quality as well as expectancy of life. However, there exist multifaceted barriers to treatments for which children are most disadvantaged. Since Ghana subscribed to the “treat all” policy less percentage (25.5%) of children (2–14 years) living with HIV/AIDS have been enrolled on the antiretroviral program compared to other categories of the population by 2019. At present no study has explored these barriers to children living with HIV/AIDS enrollment and adherence. This study aims to explore the perceived barriers of caregivers of children living with HIV/AIDS in the Tamale Metropolis. <h4>Methods</h4> We used descriptive phenomenology to explore the phenomena. Caregivers were purposively selected and interviewed till information became repetitive at the ninth (9th) caregiver. A semi-structured interview guide was used to collect data through face-to-face in-depth interviews which were audio recorded. The interviews lasted an average of 47 minutes. Audio interviews were transcribed verbatim (English) and translated back-to-back (Daghani) before analysis was done manually according to Collaizi’s seven-step approach. We used the Guba and Lincoln guidelines to ensure the rigour of the study and its findings. Results are presented in themes and supported with quotes. <h4>Results</h4> Six themes emerged from the analysis of the caregivers’ transcripts; (1) denial of HIV/AID diagnosis, (2) stock-outs and privacy at the clinic, (3) busy schedule and poor support, (4) ignorance and alternative herbal cure, (5) stigma and discrimination, (6) transportation and distance. <h4>Conclusion</h4> Perceived barriers are multi-dimensional and encountered by all PLWHA, especially children. These barriers could derail the gains of HIV/AIDS interventions among children. Adherence counselling among caregivers alongside campaigns among faith and herbal healers are of grave concern to reduce myths of cure. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a809628ed0bb41c5b00956e9c2cb84cc2022-12-22T04:07:40ZengPublic Library of Science (PLoS)PLoS ONE1932-62032022-01-011710“Some believe those who say they can cure it” perceived barriers to antiretroviral therapy for children living with HIV/AIDS: Qualitative exploration of caregivers experiences in tamale metropolisGideon Awenabisa AtanuribaFelix ApiribuVeronica Millicent DzomekuPhilemon Adoliwine AmoobaAdwoa Bemah Boamah MensahRichard Adongo AfayaTimothy GazariTimothy Tienbia LaariMoses Haruna AkorLinda Abnory<h4>Background</h4> HIV/AIDS is now a chronic disease, as adherence to anti-retrovirals impacts positively on the quality as well as expectancy of life. However, there exist multifaceted barriers to treatments for which children are most disadvantaged. Since Ghana subscribed to the “treat all” policy less percentage (25.5%) of children (2–14 years) living with HIV/AIDS have been enrolled on the antiretroviral program compared to other categories of the population by 2019. At present no study has explored these barriers to children living with HIV/AIDS enrollment and adherence. This study aims to explore the perceived barriers of caregivers of children living with HIV/AIDS in the Tamale Metropolis. <h4>Methods</h4> We used descriptive phenomenology to explore the phenomena. Caregivers were purposively selected and interviewed till information became repetitive at the ninth (9th) caregiver. A semi-structured interview guide was used to collect data through face-to-face in-depth interviews which were audio recorded. The interviews lasted an average of 47 minutes. Audio interviews were transcribed verbatim (English) and translated back-to-back (Daghani) before analysis was done manually according to Collaizi’s seven-step approach. We used the Guba and Lincoln guidelines to ensure the rigour of the study and its findings. Results are presented in themes and supported with quotes. <h4>Results</h4> Six themes emerged from the analysis of the caregivers’ transcripts; (1) denial of HIV/AID diagnosis, (2) stock-outs and privacy at the clinic, (3) busy schedule and poor support, (4) ignorance and alternative herbal cure, (5) stigma and discrimination, (6) transportation and distance. <h4>Conclusion</h4> Perceived barriers are multi-dimensional and encountered by all PLWHA, especially children. These barriers could derail the gains of HIV/AIDS interventions among children. Adherence counselling among caregivers alongside campaigns among faith and herbal healers are of grave concern to reduce myths of cure.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9531795/?tool=EBI |
| spellingShingle | Gideon Awenabisa Atanuriba Felix Apiribu Veronica Millicent Dzomeku Philemon Adoliwine Amooba Adwoa Bemah Boamah Mensah Richard Adongo Afaya Timothy Gazari Timothy Tienbia Laari Moses Haruna Akor Linda Abnory “Some believe those who say they can cure it” perceived barriers to antiretroviral therapy for children living with HIV/AIDS: Qualitative exploration of caregivers experiences in tamale metropolis PLoS ONE |
| title | “Some believe those who say they can cure it” perceived barriers to antiretroviral therapy for children living with HIV/AIDS: Qualitative exploration of caregivers experiences in tamale metropolis |
| title_full | “Some believe those who say they can cure it” perceived barriers to antiretroviral therapy for children living with HIV/AIDS: Qualitative exploration of caregivers experiences in tamale metropolis |
| title_fullStr | “Some believe those who say they can cure it” perceived barriers to antiretroviral therapy for children living with HIV/AIDS: Qualitative exploration of caregivers experiences in tamale metropolis |
| title_full_unstemmed | “Some believe those who say they can cure it” perceived barriers to antiretroviral therapy for children living with HIV/AIDS: Qualitative exploration of caregivers experiences in tamale metropolis |
| title_short | “Some believe those who say they can cure it” perceived barriers to antiretroviral therapy for children living with HIV/AIDS: Qualitative exploration of caregivers experiences in tamale metropolis |
| title_sort | some believe those who say they can cure it perceived barriers to antiretroviral therapy for children living with hiv aids qualitative exploration of caregivers experiences in tamale metropolis |
| url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9531795/?tool=EBI |
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