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Shrestha S, Chataut S, Kc B, Acharya K, Pradhan SK, Shrestha S. Knowledge, Attitude, Practice, and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among People Living with HIV in Nepal. AIDS Res Treat 2023; 2023:7292115. [PMID: 37492128 PMCID: PMC10365915 DOI: 10.1155/2023/7292115] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Revised: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/27/2023] Open
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Introduction Patient's knowledge and attitude towards their treatment avert stereotypical misconceptions about the disease and its treatment, as well as aid in attaining optimal adherence. This study investigated the knowledge, attitude, practice, and adherence of antiretroviral therapy (ART) clients in Nepal. Method A cross-sectional study was conducted among 165 ART clients visiting five ART sites in the far western region and the capital city of Nepal. The convenience sampling method was employed, and the data were collected through interviews with ART clients using a validated questionnaire. Binary logistic regression was used to identify associated factors. Result Approximately 80.7% had adequate knowledge and 55% had a positive attitude towards ART. Stigmatization was associated with ARV by only 4.2%. Half of the participants (50.3%) revealed that they had surreptitiously stored their ART medication, diverging from the recommended storage guidelines. A significant proportion of respondents (33.3%) chose to repackage the medication as a strategy to prevent unintended disclosure of their HIV status. Many (59.3%) believed that ART does not prolong life. Nevertheless, they advocated the regular use of ART rather than taking it only when the health deteriorates (81.8%). The majority (97.6%) were found to be adherent to their ART. There was a significant association of age with a level of knowledge and attitude (p < 0.05). A significant association was also found between knowledge and attitude towards ART (p < 0.05). None of the variables had a significant association with adherence (p > 0.05). Conclusion Overall, adequate knowledge was demonstrated, whereas efforts are still needed to improve the attitude of ART clients towards ART. A need for counseling regarding the storage practices of ART is needed. A focus on ensuring the perfect translation of adequate knowledge and a positive attitude to the practice of ART clients is essential. Whether adequate ART knowledge and attitude scores will lead to near-perfect ART adherence needs further investigation.
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- Sweta Shrestha
- Department of Pharmacy, School of Science, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Science, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
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- Department of Pharmacy, School of Science, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
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- Department of Management Informatics and Communication, School of Management, Kathmandu University, Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
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- Department of Clinical Physiology, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- School of Pharmacy, Monash University Malaysia, Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
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Adeniran A, Shogbamimu Y, Ojo OY, Chieme FC, Olowofeso HO, Sidebe I, Fisher O, Adeleke M. How Do People Living With HIV (PLHIV) and AIDS Feel About the Quality of Care They Received Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic in Lagos, Nigeria? J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care 2023; 22:23259582231196708. [PMID: 37635327 PMCID: PMC10467289 DOI: 10.1177/23259582231196708] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 07/18/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023] Open
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Background: This study aimed to assess the perception of quality of care among people living with HIV (PLHIV) in Lagos, Nigeria, and identify factors influencing their perceptions. Methodology: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional survey conducted between December 2020 and March 2021 among 578 PLHIVs drawn from various healthcare facilities in Lagos where HIV care and treatment services were provided. Data were collected through pretested questionnaires and analyzed using Stata SE 12. Results: About 83% of the respondents had a good attitude toward their HIV medication, and 95.5% had a good perception of the quality of care they received. PLHIVs with higher education, skilled or professional occupations and higher monthly income had a significantly higher perception of quality of care compared to others (P < .05). Conclusion: The PLHIV in Lagos had a positive attitude toward their medication and a good perception of the quality of care they received during the COVID-19 pandemic. All stakeholders' efforts should be sustained for continuous quality improvement in HIV care in Lagos.
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- Adeyinka Adeniran
- Department of Community Health & Primary Healthcare, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Lagos, Nigeria
- Department of Community Health & Primary Healthcare, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Department of Community Medicine and Primary Care, Faculty of Public Health, Federal Medical Centre, Abeokuta, Nigeria
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- International Association of Providers of AIDS Care, Washington, DC, USA
- Fast-Track Cities Institute, Washington, DC, USA
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- International Association of Providers of AIDS Care, Washington, DC, USA
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Sineke T, Mokhele I, Langa J, Mngoma B, Onoya D. HIV and ART related knowledge among newly diagnosed patients with HIV under the universal-test-and-treat (UTT) policy in Johannesburg, South Africa. AIDS Care 2022; 34:655-662. [PMID: 33749453 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2021.1902927] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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South Africa implemented Universal Test & Treat (UTT) guidelines in September 2016. We examine HIV/ART knowledge among newly diagnosed from a prospective study enrolling newly diagnosed HIV-positive adults, under same-day ART policy, at four primary health clinics in Johannesburg, South Africa. We describe factors associated with high HIV/ART related knowledge score among newly diagnosed patients using Poisson regression. We included 652 HIV positive adults (64.1% female; median age 33 years (IQR: 28-39). Overall, 539 (82.7%) patients were classified as having high HIV/ART knowledge, 14.7% medium knowledge and 2.6% had low knowledge. HIV/ART knowledge was mainly associated to high English literacy (aRR 0.9 Medium vs High, 95% CI: 0.8-0.9; aRR 0.7 for Low vs High: 95% CI: 0.6-0.9). However, patients who did not disclose their intentions for HIV test (aRR 0.9, not disclosed intentions vs having disclosed intentions to test, 95% CI: 0.8-0.9), participants who indicated concerns with ART (aRR 0.9 moderate to high vs low concerns, 95% CI: 0.8-0.9) were less likely to have high knowledge. Our results highlight a correlation between English literacy and good knowledge. There is a need to make information more accessible in a non-English language. Addressing this gap is critical in achieving the WHO targets.
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- Tembeka Sineke
- Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Health Economics and Epidemiology Research Office, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Bayisa L, Abera T, Mulisa D, Mosisa G, Mosisa A, Tolosa T, Turi E, Wakuma B, Abdisa E, Bayisa D. Time to Antiretroviral Therapy Initiation and Its Predictors Among Newly Diagnosed HIV-Positive People in Nekemte Town, Western Ethiopia: Claim of Universal Test and Treat. HIV AIDS (Auckl) 2021; 13:959-972. [PMID: 34675687 PMCID: PMC8519411 DOI: 10.2147/hiv.s327967] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background HIV continuum of care demands early ART initiation for all HIV-infected individuals. Early ART initiation reduces onward HIV transmission facilitating rapid viral suppression. Despite this, delayed ART use is a challenge among newly diagnosed HIV-positive individuals, and there is limited evidence on time to ART initiation among this group in Ethiopia. Thus, this study aimed to assess time to ART initiation and its predictors among newly diagnosed HIV-positive individuals in Nekemte town, Western Ethiopia. Methods An institution-based retrospective follow-up study was conducted on 518 newly diagnosed HIV-positive people from September 5, 2016 to December 20, 2020 at Nekemte town, Western Ethiopia. Data were collected from ART intake forms, registration log books and patient charts. The collected data were entered into Epi Data version 3.1 and STATA version 14.0 was used for analysis. Survival probability was checked graphically by Kaplan–Meier curve and statistically by Log rank test. Both bivariable and multivariable Cox Proportional hazards regression models were conducted to identify the predictors of ART initiation. Hazard ratio with 95% CI and p-value of <0.05 was used to declare a statistical significance. Results By the end of the follow-up, 371 (71.6%) individuals had initiated ART with an overall incidence rate of 51.9 per 1000 [95% CI: 54.07–66.32] person days; median time to ART initiation was 4 [IQR: 1–9] days. Being female (AHR = 1.33, 95% CI: 1.06–1.67), urban dwellers (AHR = 2.02, 95% CI: 1.37–2.97), having baseline OIs (AHR = 1.62, 95% CI: 1.60–4.30); being tested via VCT (AHR = 1.33, 95% CI: 1.02–1.74); linked from OPD (AHR = 0.64, 95% CI: 0.47–0.85); disclosing HIV sero-status (AHR = 2.07, 95% CI: 1.17–3.68); and college and above education level (AHR = 1.43, 95% CI: 1.00–2.0) were identified as significant predictors of early initiation of ART. Conclusion The proportion and incidence of ART initiation was high; a short median time to ART initiation was revealed in this study. Strictly screening OIs, encouraging HIV sero-status disclosure and voluntary HIV testing are recommended to increase early ART initiation.
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- Lami Bayisa
- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
- Correspondence: Lami Bayisa Department of Nursing, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, P.O. Box: 395, Nekemte, EthiopiaTel +251 924318135 Email
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Public Health, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Pediatric Nursing, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Nursing, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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- Department of Midwifery, Institutes of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, Ethiopia
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Bayisa L, Tadesse A, Mulisa D, Turi E, Tolosa T. Behavioral factors associated with delayed ART initiation among people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) in Nekemte referral Hospital, Western Ethiopia. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AFRICA NURSING SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijans.2021.100280] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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