Knowledge, attitudes, perceptions, and practices toward antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV in secondary healthcare facilities in Lagos State, Nigeria: a multicenter cross-sectional study
People living with HIV in Lagos State demonstrate satisfactory knowledge and attitudes toward antiretroviral therapy; however, negative perceptions about their medications remain prevalent. HIV-related stigma continues to influence key behavioral practices, such as medication concealment and nondisclosure of HIV status. Strengthening patient-centered education and stigma-reduction efforts may enhance ART adherence and improve long-term treatment outcomes in this population.
Authors
- Patricia T. Odunuga
- Afusat Adesina
- Titilayo Onedo
- Ukamaka Gladys Okafor (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5578-5672)
- Abigail Isaac Okonu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3680-9891)
- Dorcas Nyalas-Omeire
- Jonathan Ikokwu
- Qudus A. Ojomo
- Margaret O. Adedapo
- Rahmotallah M. Babalola
Institutions
- Lagos State University (NG)
- University of Lagos (NG)
- Africa Center (US)
- Lagos University Teaching Hospital (NG)
- Euclid University (GM)
- Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (NG)
- University of Bangui (CF)
- Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (NG)
- Lagos State Health Service Commission (NG)
- Community Health Partnership (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-25629-1
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00