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Observance to antiretroviral treatment in the rural region of the Democratic Republic of Congo: a cognitive dissonance.
- Source :
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The Pan African medical journal [Pan Afr Med J] 2018 Nov 02; Vol. 31, pp. 159. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Nov 02 (Print Publication: 2018). - Publication Year :
- 2018
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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.<br />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.<br />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.<br />Conclusion: Collaborative strategies between healthcare providers, patients, as well as religious, media and traditional organizations are urgently needed.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare no competing interests.
- Subjects :
- 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
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1937-8688
- Volume :
- 31
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Pan African medical journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31065318
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2018.31.159.15132