Cultural adaptation of a cognitive-behavioural intervention to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV/AIDS in Zimbabwe: Nzira Itsva

Tarisai Bere*, Primrose Nyamayaro, Jessica F. Magidson, Dixon Chibanda, Alfred Chingono, Ronald Munjoma, Kirsty Macpherson, Chiratidzo Ellen Ndhlovu, Conall O'Cleirigh, Khameer Kidia, Steven A. Safren, Melanie Abas

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Abstract

Few evidence-based interventions to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy have been adapted for use in Africa. We selected, culturally adapted and tested the feasibility of a cognitive-behavioural intervention for adherence and for delivery in a clinic setting in Harare, Zimbabwe. The feasibility of the intervention was evaluated using a mixed-methods assessment, including ratings of provider fidelity of intervention delivery, and qualitative assessments of feasibility using individual semi-structured interviews with counsellors (n=4) and patients (n=15). The intervention was feasible and acceptable when administered to 42 patients and resulted in improved self-reported adherence in a subset of 15 patients who were followed up after 6months.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1265-1276
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Health Psychology
Volume22
Issue number10
Early online date18 Feb 2016
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Sept 2017

Keywords

  • adherence
  • AIDS
  • cognitive-behavioural therapy
  • culture
  • HIV
  • intervention

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