Multilevel determinants of antiretroviral therapy initiation and retention in the test-and-treat era of Nepal: a qualitative study
This study highlights the various factors that influence ART initiation and retention in Nepal during the test-and-treat era. Tailored interventions should focus on increasing awareness about HIV and ART, strengthening healthcare systems, ensuring availability of medications, and providing accessible treatment during service disruptions. Furthermore, these interventions should encourage supportive environments at the individual, community, and healthcare system levels. Taking this holistic approach is essential for effectively implementing ART and achieving long-term health outcomes in light of changing public health policies.
Authors
- Lok Raj Pandey
- Niharika Jha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0117-0891)
- Bihari Sharan Kuikel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3377-8719)
- Erin C. Wilson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0237-495X)
- Prakash Shakya (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9371-6125)
- Keshab Deuba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9933-2210)
- Archana Shrestha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4741-090X)
- Lisasha Poudel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6728-6213)
- Soniya Shrestha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5261-240X)
- Rajya Shree Kunwar
- Man Bahadur KC
Institutions
- Karolinska Institutet (SE)
- Yale University (US)
- Nepal Development Research Institute (NP)
- Ministry of Health and Population (NP)
- San Francisco Department of Public Health (US)
- Kathmandu University (NP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2024-08-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-11311-6
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.39