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September 20, 2025PLoS ONEOpen Access

Healthcare providers’ perspectives of barriers and facilitators to highly active antiretroviral therapy adherence among HIV-positive women in Southern Ethiopia: A qualitative study

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ADAlemayehu Abebe DemissieERElsie Janse van Rensburg

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Overview

Qualitative study assesses barriers and facilitators to HAART adherence in HIV-positive women, suggesting tailored support solutions.

Key Points

  • Adherence to HAART is identified as a significant challenge for HIV-positive women, affecting treatment success and health outcomes.
  • Key barriers include stigma, gender roles, and financial issues, impacting medication adherence for these women in Southern Ethiopia.
  • Facilitators include family support and reminders, indicating that social factors can significantly enhance adherence to treatment.
  • The study highlights the need for targeted strategies to improve HAART adherence by addressing the identified barriers and leveraging facilitators.

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Demissie et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d43c8e713b0b5dfea7c6a3https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0312980
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