Traditional complementary and alternative medicine (TCAM) use among PLHIV on antiretroviral medication
TCAM use was high among PLHIV. No sociodemographic or health-related factor was found to be associated with TCAM use. Further studies employing a qualitative approach using key informant interviews and focused group discussions are needed to explore reasons for its use. Care providers and policy-makers should look beyond sociodemographic and health-related factors in addressing TCAM use among PLHIV.
Authors
- Frederick Adrah
- Cornelius A. Normeshie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8003-9505)
- Maame Araba E. Buadu
- Mawulorm KI Denu
- Kofi Poku Berko
Institutions
- University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School (US)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro (US)
- Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (GH)
- Massachusetts General Hospital (US)
- University of Virginia (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- AIDS Research and Therapy
- Published
- 2024-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-024-00673-w
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.72