Experience of Treatment Adherence in Korean Patients with HIV.
10.4040/jkan.2014.44.4.407
- Author:
Yunhee PARK
1
;
Min Jeong SEO
;
Sanghee KIM
;
Soon Young PARK
Author Information
1. College of Nursing, Yonsei University, Seoul, Korea. mjseo@naver.com
- Publication Type:Original Article ; English Abstract
- Keywords:
HIV;
Qualitative research;
HAART (Highly active antiretroviral therapy);
Adherence
- MeSH:
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
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
2014;44(4):407-417
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
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.
