基于机构的家庭支持干预措施以改善南非开普都会地区接受抗逆转录病毒治疗的青少年的治疗结果。
A Facility-based Family Support Intervention to Improve Treatment Outcomes for Adolescents on Antiretroviral Therapy in the Cape Metropole, South Africa.
机构信息
School of Public Health, 56390University of the Western Cape, Bellville, South Africa.
出版信息
J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care. 2021 Jan-Dec;20:23259582211059289. doi: 10.1177/23259582211059289.
Adolescents living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) (ALHIV) globally, report worse treatment outcomes compared to adults and children on antiretroviral therapy (ART). We conducted a photovoice study with eighteen ALHIV to explore experiences and challenges of being on ART, and individual interviews with 5 health workers to describe the challenges in treating ALHIV. The facility implemented the intervention to facilitate caregivers (parent/guardians) supporting ALHIV on treatment. The health workers revealed that "" to children was the biggest challenge for caregivers and health workers. Participating ALHIV reported that and having a were instrumental for continued treatment adherence. However, of HIV status to friends remained a challenge due to pervasive community stigma. and - were also barriers to adherence. Family support was instrumental in facilitating adherence support for ALHIV. However, this (intervention) should include peer support to improve positive mental well-being in ALHIV.
全球感染人类免疫缺陷病毒 (HIV) 的青少年 (ALHIV) 在接受抗逆转录病毒治疗 (ART) 方面的治疗效果比成人和儿童差。我们对 18 名 ALHIV 进行了一次摄影展研究,以探讨他们在接受 ART 治疗方面的经历和挑战,并对 5 名卫生工作者进行了个人访谈,以描述治疗 ALHIV 的挑战。该机构实施了这项干预措施,以方便照顾者(父母/监护人)支持接受治疗的 ALHIV。卫生工作者表示,“向孩子解释病情”是照顾者和卫生工作者面临的最大挑战。参与的 ALHIV 报告说,了解自己的病情和有支持小组对继续接受治疗至关重要。然而,由于普遍存在的社区污名化,向朋友透露 HIV 状况仍然是一个挑战。羞耻感和孤独感也是坚持治疗的障碍。家庭支持对促进 ALHIV 的治疗依从性非常重要。然而,(干预措施)还应包括同伴支持,以改善 ALHIV 的积极心理健康。