Seeing HIV through the eyes of perinatally infected adolescents living with HIV, on antiretroviral treatment

As perinatally infected adolescents living with HIV (ADLHIV) grow older and gain a greater sense of independence, disclosure issues and adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART) have become major concerns. However, research on how adolescents view and cope with these challenges remains limited, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa. We explored ADLHIV's understanding of their infection and its perceived effects on their well-being, and ultimately, on their attitude towards life-long adherence to ART.

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

Department of Public Health and Family Medicine

Year dc:date.issued

2012

Author dc:creator

• Holele, Pearl

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Cooper, Di

Language dc:language.iso

eng

Handle dc:identifier.uri

http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10869

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.uct.ac.za:11427/10869