Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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7327182 | Social Science & Medicine | 2018 | 56 Pages |
Abstract
Reasons for not starting ART included consistent themes across studies. Future interventions could: (1) provide information on the large health and prevention benefits of ART and the low side effects of current regimens; (2) reduce stigma at the patient and community levels and increase confidentiality where stigma persists; (3) remove lifestyle requirements and support patients in integrating ART into their lives; and (4) alleviate economic burdens of ART. Interventions addressing reasons for non-initiation will be critical to the success of HIV “treat all” strategies.
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Authors
Shahira Ahmed, Jessica Autrey, Ingrid T. Katz, Matthew P. Fox, Sydney Rosen, Dorina Onoya, Till Bärnighausen, Kenneth H. Mayer, Jacob Bor,