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November 30, 2025Belitung Nursing JournalOpen Access

Exploring antiretroviral treatment discontinuation among people living with HIV in Indonesia: A qualitative study

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USUntung SujiantoIAIkhwan AmirudinMAM Agung Akbar

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Overview

Qualitative study reveals emotional distress and stigma faced by HIV patients in Indonesia after stopping treatment, suggesting mental health support is crucial.

Key Points

  • Discontinuation of antiretroviral therapy leads to significant emotional distress and social isolation among PLHIV.
  • Key themes include stigma from moral judgment and challenges in coping without treatment, deeply impacting lives.
  • Qualitative study using in-depth semi-structured interviews across three urban areas in Indonesia highlights these issues.
  • Supportive healthcare practices must address stigma and integrate mental health support for better outcomes.

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Sujianto et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/692b9d831d383f2b2a37965chttps://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.4129
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