Home-based Care: A Need Assessment of People Living With HIV Infection in Bandung, Indonesia

The increasing number of people living with HIV infection (PLWH) in Indonesia has led to an increased demand for care. Health care facilities are overburdened. Home-based care (HBC) is a valuable strategy to complement existing health care services and to extend the continuum of care for PLWH and their families. This qualitative study explored the care needs of PLWH that might provide baseline data for developing HBC in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Data were collected from 12 key and 25 general participants through observations, interviews, and focus group discussions. Findings indicate that HBC is urgently needed for PLWH, particularly for those who need palliative care and those who encounter major barriers to using available health care services. It is recommended that health care providers and policy makers strengthen the role of the family in taking care of PLWH through trainings and knowledge dissemination.