Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Stephen ED Nsimba

Publications

• Research Article
  Barriers to ARV Adherence among HIV/AIDS Positive Persons taking Anti-Retroviral Therapy in Two Tanzanian Regions 8-12 Months after Program Initiation
  Author(s): Stephen ED Nsimba, Henry Irunde and Christopher ComoroStephen ED Nsimba, Henry Irunde and Christopher Comoro
  
  The purpose of this study was to measure adherence and to identify specific factors facilitating or constraining adherence to anti-retrovirals (ARVs) among HIV/AIDS patients. A cross sectional study on ARV adherence was conducted in two Tanzanian regions, Arusha and Dar es Salaam, in June and July 2005, involving 7 healthcare facilities in these regions. A multi-disciplinary team of researchers collected the data from two populations: the ARV users and the health care providers. The data was collected from the ARV users through exit interviews, semi structured interviews, adherence measures, focus group discussion and key informants interviews. From the health care staff, the tools used were semi structured interviews, observation of staff conducting consultations, and pharmacy stock check-ups. A total of 207 ARV users were studied, 26 observations were made, 28 .. Read More»
  

  Abstract PDF