The quandary of adolescent HIV: Perspectives of key informants in Accra, Ghana

IF 0.4 Q4 SOCIAL WORK
M. Dako‑Gyeke, A. Boateng
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Abstract This study explored key informants’ perspectives about adolescents living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Twenty-one participants were purposively selected and data were collected through face-to-face in-depth interviews using a semi-structured interview guide. The interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analyzed to identify emerging themes. The findings indicated that adolescents living with HIV had concerns about disclosing their HIV status. Key informants reported that adolescents living with HIV’s responses to awareness about their status included anger, blame and social isolation. Also, it was found that the adolescents had challenges with adhering to scheduled medical appointments and the antiretroviral therapy. Evidence showed that financial constraints adversely affected adolescents’ clinic attendance and medication compliance. Several psychosocial support services (counseling, financial assistance, provision of basic needs, and cordial relationships) were identified by key informants as being available for adolescents living with HIV. Based on the findings of the study, conclusions were drawn and implications discussed.
青少年艾滋病毒的困境:加纳阿克拉主要信息提供者的观点
摘要本研究探讨了主要信息提供者对感染人类免疫缺陷病毒(HIV)的青少年的看法。有目的地选择了21名参与者,并使用半结构化访谈指南通过面对面的深入访谈收集数据。访谈被录音、转录和分析,以确定新出现的主题。调查结果表明,感染艾滋病毒的青少年对披露自己的艾滋病毒状况表示担忧。主要线人报告说,感染艾滋病毒的青少年对自己状况的反应包括愤怒、指责和社会孤立。此外,研究发现,青少年在遵守预定的医疗预约和抗逆转录病毒疗法方面存在挑战。有证据表明,经济拮据对青少年的就诊和药物依从性产生了不利影响。关键信息提供者确定,艾滋病毒感染青少年可以获得一些心理社会支持服务(咨询、经济援助、提供基本需求和友好关系)。根据研究结果,得出了结论并讨论了其含义。
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