Facilitators and Barriers to Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence among Ghanaian Patients: A Multi-Case Study

  • Lily Yarney University of Ghana
  • Angela K. Amankwah University of Ghana
  • Chuks J. Mba Association of African Universities
  • Kwame Asamoah University of Ghana
  • Justice N. Bawole University of Ghana
DOI: https://doi.org/10.11564/30-2-838
Keywords: Facilitators, Barriers, ART Adherence, Ghana

Abstract

The only remedy to manage AIDS remains ART, making adherence to ART paramount in AIDS management.  Non-adherence can impede the sustainability of programmes intended at successful HIV and AIDS care.  We studied individual, social and service delivery   factors influencing adherence to ART. Mixed method involving 133 participants was used, data were analysed using SPSS version 18.0. There were statistically significant relationship between availability of drugs, privacy, relations with health professionals, counselling services, and adherence to ART ((p = 0.008, p = 0.001, p = 0.008 and p = 0.018 respectively).  Although age, gender, and perceived efficacy and need for ART were not significantly related to adherence (p > .05 in all cases), the qualitative findings indicated otherwise.   For AIDS patients, ART is tantamount to life, thus, stakeholders should place priority on availability of ARVs and well trained personnel to deliver efficient and quality services to allay the fears of patients.

Author Biographies

Lily Yarney, University of Ghana
Department of Public Administartion and Health Services Management1Department of Public Administration and Health Services Management1Department of Public Administration and Health Services Management1Department of Public Administration and Health Services Management1Department of Public Administration and Health Services Management15
Angela K. Amankwah, University of Ghana
Department of Public Administartion and Health Services Management
Kwame Asamoah, University of Ghana
Department of Public Administartion and Health Services Management
Justice N. Bawole, University of Ghana
Department of Public Administartion and Health Services Management
Published
2016-09-09
Issue
Vol. 30 No. 2 (2016): Supplement Special Issue On “Demographic Dividend In Africa: Prospect,Opportunities And Challenges”
Section
Articles

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