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

Master Thesis

2012

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Holele, Pearl
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Cooper, Di
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University of Cape Town

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Department of Public Health and Family Medicine
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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.
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Public Health and Family Medicine

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Holele, P. 2012. Seeing HIV through the eyes of perinatally infected adolescents living with HIV, on antiretroviral treatment. University of Cape Town.

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