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- Title
Cultural adaptation of a cognitive-behavioural intervention to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe: Nzira Itsva.
- Authors
Bere, Tarisai; Nyamayaro, Primrose; Chibanda, Dixon; Chingono, Alfred; Munjoma, Ronald; Ndhlovu, Chiratidzo Ellen; Magidson, Jessica F.; O'Cleirigh, Conall; Macpherson, Kirsty; Abas, Melanie; Kidia, Khameer; Safren, Steven A.
- Abstract
Few evidence-based interventions to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy have been adapted for use in Africa. We selected, culturally adapted and tested the feasibility of a cognitive-behavioural intervention for adherence and for delivery in a clinic setting in Harare, Zimbabwe. The feasibility of the intervention was evaluated using a mixed-methods assessment, including ratings of provider fidelity of intervention delivery, and qualitative assessments of feasibility using individual semi-structured interviews with counsellors (n=4) and patients (n=15). The intervention was feasible and acceptable when administered to 42 patients and resulted in improved self-reported adherence in a subset of 15 patients who were followed up after 6months.
- Subjects
ZIMBABWE; CLINICAL drug trials; ANTIRETROVIRAL agents; COGNITIVE therapy; PSYCHOLOGY of HIV-positive persons; INTERVIEWING; RESEARCH methodology; PATIENT compliance; QUALITATIVE research; PILOT projects; CULTURAL competence
- Publication
Journal of Health Psychology, 2017, Vol 22, Issue 10, p1265
- ISSN
1359-1053
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1359105315626783