Various structural factors influenced early antiretroviral therapy initiation amongst HIV infected prisoners: a qualitative exploration in South Ethiopia

Various structural factors influenced early antiretroviral therapy initiation amongst HIV infected prisoners: a qualitative exploration in South Ethiopia

Abstract Background Early initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) reduces the development of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), non-AIDS related comorbidities and mortality, and prevents transmission. However, the prevalence of delayed ART initiation amongst prisoners in sub-Saharan Afric...

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Main Authors: Terefe Gone Fuge, George Tsourtos, Emma R. Miller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Antiretroviral therapy
Initiation
Prisoners
South Ethiopia
Qualitative interviewing
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11499-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11499-w

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