J Korean Acad Nurs.  2014 Aug;44(4):407-417. 10.4040/jkan.2014.44.4.407.

Experience of Treatment Adherence in Korean Patients with HIV

• Park Y
• Seo MJ
• Kim S
• Park SY

• KMID: 1791870
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2014.44.4.407

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to explore the subjective experience of Highly active Antiretroviral therapy (HAART) adherence in Korean patients with HIV.
METHODS
A phenomenological methodology was used for the study. Data were collected from March to December, 2013 using open-ended questions during in-depth interviews. Participants were taking HAART for HIV, and were contacted through purposive techniques.
RESULTS
Four men and 4 women whose average treatment period was 5.9 years participated in this study. Seven themes emerged from the analysis using Colazzi's method: (a) Seizing life in a deep sense of despair, (b) Struggling with medication, (c) Facing harsh treatment from health care providers, (d) Spoiling healthy pattern, (e) Hungering for communication and emotional support, (f) Turning to accepting HIV, (g) Becoming adherent to HIV treatment.
CONCLUSION
Prejudice from health care providers and lack of emotional support were barriers to HAART in Korea. Intervention strategies are needed to decrease prejudices from health care providers and to increase family support.

Keyword

HIV; Qualitative research; HAART (Highly active antiretroviral therapy); Adherence

MeSH Terms

Adaptation, Psychological
Adult
Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
Antiviral Agents/*therapeutic use
Attitude to Health
Communication
Female
HIV Infections/*drug therapy/*psychology
Health Services Needs and Demand
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Male
*Medication Adherence
Middle Aged
Prejudice
Republic of Korea
Antiviral Agents

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