Exploring Caregiver-Teen-Communication on Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among Adolescents Living With HIV in Gem Sub-County, Western Kenya

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2019Author
Owoko Lilian, Olang’o Charles, Nyambega Benson
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Globally, adolescent currently the only age group in which AIDS-related deaths are not decreasing, even among those
who have initiated ART. Similarly, low treatment adherence and high treatment failure have also been reported among
adolescents. Coupled with low levels of comprehensive and correct HIV knowledge, it is important to understand the
interplay between the lived situations of adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV) and ART adherence in order to promote
well-being. This study explored communication between ALHIV 15-19 years and their caregivers on ART adherence
related issues. Communication about sexual health has been shown to have a protective influence on behaviour. Results
showed that there was sufficient communication between ALHIV and their caregivers though with very limited content
on ART adherence-related issues.