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“Those People Motivate and Inspire Me to Take My Treatment.” Peer Support for Adolescents Living With HIV in Cape Town, South Africa

Content Provider	SAGE Publishing
Author	Rencken, Camerin A. Harrison, Abigail D. Mtukushe, Bulelwa Bergam, Scarlett Pather, Ariana Sher, Rebecca Davidson, Bianca J. Carrihill, Michelle Matiwane, Mluleki Kuo, Caroline Galárraga, Omar Hoare, Jacqueline
Copyright Year	2021
Abstract	Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and psychosocial support to manage stigma and disclosure is essential for adolescents living with HIV (ALHIV). Peer support groups can help ALHIV and their families live successfully with HIV. This qualitative study aimed to examine adolescent and caregiver perspectives on peer support groups. Three themes emerged: (1) peer support encouraged adherence to ART, (2) serostatus disclosure outside the family was perceived as difficult, and (3) the peer support group fostered fundamental and meaningful peer relationships for ALHIV. Caregivers felt peer support groups increased self-acceptance and adherence for ALHIV across 3 domains: (1) as motivation for families and adolescents, (2) to increase adolescent independence and maturity, and (3) to help adolescents accept their HIV status and live successfully with HIV. These data highlight the importance of psychosocial support groups for ALHIV and caregivers, illustrating the benefits of a safe space with trusted relationships and open communication.
Related Links	https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/23259582211000525?download=true
ISSN	23259582
Volume Number	20
Journal	Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC) (JIA)
e-ISSN	23259582
DOI	10.1177/23259582211000525
Language	English
Publisher	Sage Publications CA
Publisher Date	2021-03-11
Publisher Place	Los Angeles
Access Restriction	Open
Rights Holder	© The Author(s) 2021
Subject Keyword	adolescents South Africa adherence HIV/AIDS peer support
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Infectious Diseases Immunology Dermatology

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