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. 2022 Nov-Dec;33(6):613-623.
doi: 10.1097/JNC.0000000000000342. Epub 2022 Jun 9.

Perspectives About Transition Readiness Among Adolescents and Young People Living With Perinatally Acquired HIV in Rural, Southwestern Uganda: A Qualitative Study

Scholastic Ashaba  1 , Brian C Zanoni, Charles Baguma, Patricia Tushemereirwe, Gabriel Nuwagaba, Denis Nansera, Samuel Maling, Alexander C Tsai
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Perspectives About Transition Readiness Among Adolescents and Young People Living With Perinatally Acquired HIV in Rural, Southwestern Uganda: A Qualitative Study

Scholastic Ashaba et al. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2022 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Despite the availability of antiretroviral therapy, treatment outcomes are worse among adolescents and young adults living with perinatally acquired HIV (AYLPHIV). These disparities are magnified during the transition from pediatric to adult-based HIV care. We conducted in-depth interviews with AYLPHIV aged 15-24 years ( n = 30), their caregivers ( n = 10), and health care providers ( n = 10). All participants provided written assent and/or informed consent to enroll. Thematic content analysis was used to identify and analyze themes relevant to transition readiness. We grouped perspectives on transition readiness into 4 themes: preparation for transition, communication between stakeholders, social support, and timing of transition. AYLPHIV in sub-Saharan Africa who are facing a transition to adult HIV care should be equipped with relevant information about their illness, self-advocacy skills, and support from caregivers and health care providers to remain engaged in HIV care.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosures: Dr. Tsai reports receiving a financial honorarium from Elsevier, Inc. for his work as Co-Editor in Chief of the journal SSM-Mental Health. All other authors report no real or perceived vested interests related to this article that could be construed as a conflict of interest.

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