Barriers to and facilitators of antiretroviral therapy adherence in Nepal: A qualitative study
Authors: Wasti, S.P., Simkhada, P., Randall, J., Freeman, J.V. and Van Teijlingen, E.
Journal: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition
Volume: 30
Issue: 4
Pages: 410-419
ISSN: 1606-0997
Abstract:Patient's adherence is crucial to get the best out of antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study explores in-depth the barriers to and facilitators of ART adherence among Nepalese patients and service providers prescribing ART. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with 34 participants. Interviews were audio-taped, transcribed, and translated into English before being analyzed thematically. ART-prescribed patients described a range of barriers for failing to adhere to ART. Financial difficulties, access to healthcare services, frequent transport blockades, religious/ritual obstacles, stigma and discrimination, and side-effects were the most-frequently discussed barriers whereas trustworthy health workers, perceived health benefits, and family support were the most-reported facilitators. Understanding barriers and facilitators can help in the design of an appropriate and targeted intervention. Healthcare providers should address some of the practical and cultural issues around ART whilst policy-makers should develop appropriate social policy to promote adherence among ART-prescribed patients.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/20918/
Source: Scopus
Barriers to and facilitators of antiretroviral therapy adherence in Nepal: a qualitative study.
Authors: Wasti, S.P., Simkhada, P., Randall, J., Freeman, J.V. and van Teijlingen, E.
Journal: J Health Popul Nutr
Volume: 30
Issue: 4
Pages: 410-419
ISSN: 1606-0997
DOI: 10.3329/jhpn.v30i4.13294
Abstract:Patient's adherence is crucial to get the best out of antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study explores in-depth the barriers to and facilitators of ART adherence among Nepalese patients and service providers prescribing ART. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with 34 participants. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and translated into English before being analyzed thematically. ART-prescribed patients described a range of barriers for failing to adhere to ART. Financial difficulties, access to healthcare services, frequent transport blockades, religious/ritual obstacles, stigma and discrimination, and side-effects were the most-frequently discussed barriers whereas trustworthy health workers, perceived health benefits, and family support were the most-reported facilitators. Understanding barriers and facilitators can help in the design of an appropriate and targeted intervention. Healthcare providers should address some of the practical and cultural issues around ART whilst policy-makers should develop appropriate social policy to promote adherence among ART-prescribed patients.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/20918/
Source: PubMed
Barriers to and Facilitators of Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence in Nepal: A Qualitative Study
Authors: Wasti, S.P., Simkhada, P., Randall, J., Freeman, J.V. and van Teijlingen, E.
Journal: JOURNAL OF HEALTH POPULATION AND NUTRITION
Volume: 30
Issue: 4
Pages: 410-419
eISSN: 2072-1315
ISSN: 1606-0997
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/20918/
Source: Web of Science (Lite)
Barriers to and facilitators of antiretroviral therapy adherence in Nepal: a qualitative study.
Authors: Wasti, S.P., Simkhada, P., Randall, J., Freeman, J.V. and van Teijlingen, E.
Journal: Journal of Health Population and Nutrition
Volume: 30
Issue: 4
Pages: 410-419
ISSN: 1606-0997
Abstract:Patient's adherence is crucial to get the best out of antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study explores in-depth the barriers to and facilitators of ART adherence among Nepalese patients and service providers prescribing ART. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with 34 participants. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and translated into English before being analyzed thematically. ART-prescribed patients described a range of barriers for failing to adhere to ART. Financial difficulties, access to healthcare services, frequent transport blockades, religious/ritual obstacles, stigma and discrimination, and side-effects were the most-frequently discussed barriers whereas trustworthy health workers, perceived health benefits, and family support were the most-reported facilitators. Understanding barriers and facilitators can help in the design of an appropriate and targeted intervention. Healthcare providers should address some of the practical and cultural issues around ART whilst policy-makers should develop appropriate social policy to promote adherence among ART-prescribed patients.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/20918/
Source: Manual
Preferred by: Edwin van Teijlingen
Barriers to and facilitators of antiretroviral therapy adherence in Nepal: a qualitative study.
Authors: Wasti, S.P., Simkhada, P., Randall, J., Freeman, J.V. and van Teijlingen, E.
Journal: Journal of health, population, and nutrition
Volume: 30
Issue: 4
Pages: 410-419
eISSN: 2072-1315
ISSN: 1606-0997
DOI: 10.3329/jhpn.v30i4.13294
Abstract:Patient's adherence is crucial to get the best out of antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study explores in-depth the barriers to and facilitators of ART adherence among Nepalese patients and service providers prescribing ART. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with 34 participants. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and translated into English before being analyzed thematically. ART-prescribed patients described a range of barriers for failing to adhere to ART. Financial difficulties, access to healthcare services, frequent transport blockades, religious/ritual obstacles, stigma and discrimination, and side-effects were the most-frequently discussed barriers whereas trustworthy health workers, perceived health benefits, and family support were the most-reported facilitators. Understanding barriers and facilitators can help in the design of an appropriate and targeted intervention. Healthcare providers should address some of the practical and cultural issues around ART whilst policy-makers should develop appropriate social policy to promote adherence among ART-prescribed patients.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/20918/
Source: Europe PubMed Central
Barriers to and facilitators of antiretroviral therapy adherence in Nepal: a qualitative study.
Authors: Wasti, S.P., Simkhada, P., Randall, J., Freeman, J.V. and van Teijlingen, E.
Journal: Journal of Health Population and Nutrition
Volume: 30
Issue: 4
Pages: 410-419
ISSN: 1606-0997
Abstract:Patient's adherence is crucial to get the best out of antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study explores in-depth the barriers to and facilitators of ART adherence among Nepalese patients and service providers prescribing ART. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were conducted with 34 participants. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and translated into English before being analyzed thematically. ART-prescribed patients described a range of barriers for failing to adhere to ART. Financial difficulties, access to healthcare services, frequent transport blockades, religious/ritual obstacles, stigma and discrimination, and side-effects were the most-frequently discussed barriers whereas trustworthy health workers, perceived health benefits, and family support were the most-reported facilitators. Understanding barriers and facilitators can help in the design of an appropriate and targeted intervention. Healthcare providers should address some of the practical and cultural issues around ART whilst policy-makers should develop appropriate social policy to promote adherence among ART-prescribed patients.
https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/20918/
Source: BURO EPrints