1. Observance to antiretroviral treatment in the rural region of the Democratic Republic of Congo: a cognitive dissonance.
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Ntela SM, Goutte N, Morvillers JM, Crozet C, Ahouah M, Omanyondo-Ohambe MC, Ntoto-Kunzi B, Kandolo FT, and Rothan-Tondeur M
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- Adult, Aged, Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active methods, Cognitive Dissonance, Cultural Characteristics, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Interviews as Topic, Male, Mass Media, Middle Aged, Religion, Young Adult, Anti-HIV Agents administration & dosage, HIV Infections drug therapy, Medication Adherence psychology, Rural Population
- Abstract
Introduction: This study aimed to understand the influence of local media, religion and cultural beliefs on the therapeutic compliance of patients living with HIV., Methods: This study was conducted in two rural hospitals in the Central Kongo province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Semi-directional interviews were conducted with patients on antiretroviral therapy using a phenomenological qualitative method., Results: Our results indicated that patients living with HIV in the rural region of the Democratic Republic of Congo are in a constant state of tension between the messages for compliance to antiretroviral treatment advocated by caregivers, and those broadcasted by audiovisual media, religious leaders and local beliefs. This dissonance constitutes a real barrier to therapeutic compliance., Conclusion: Collaborative strategies between healthcare providers, patients, as well as religious, media and traditional organizations are urgently needed., Competing Interests: The authors declare no competing interests.
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- 2018
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