Revelations of HIV-infected patients treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) in rural Uganda.
AIDS Care
; 26(1): 75-8, 2014 Jan.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-23656328
ABSTRACT
The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the psychosocial changes revealed by persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in western Uganda as a result of the introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Fourteen participants were interviewed on two occasions. Two focus groups discussions were also conducted. Patients experienced important personal benefits as a result of HAART and the resulting clinical improvement. These benefits included a restoration of hope, self-esteem and personal agency. Patients were also relieved of the great fear which they had about the conditions of their death. The financial and social struggles introduced by AIDS illness continued after the introduction of HAART. The conclusion is that the HAART programs should provide more holistic care to patients to address the persistent family issues identified in this study.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Personal Satisfaction
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Quality of Life
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HIV Infections
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Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
Type of study:
Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Aspects:
Patient_preference
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
En
Journal:
AIDS Care
Journal subject:
SINDROME DA IMUNODEFICIENCIA ADQUIRIDA (AIDS)
Year:
2014
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Canadá