Parents knowledge, attitudes and perceptions towards commecement of Anti-Retro-Viral therapy in HIV infected children.

This study was aimed at assessing parents' acceptance of paediatric Anti retro viral medication at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital. The study has found out that there is still a lot on negative misinformation surrounding paediatric ART, within individuals and in the communities around them. Th...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Potani, Isabel
Format: Other
Language:English
Published: Kamuzu University of Health Sciences 2022
Online Access:http://nkhokwe.kuhes.ac.mw/handle/20.500.12845/410
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:This study was aimed at assessing parents' acceptance of paediatric Anti retro viral medication at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital. The study has found out that there is still a lot on negative misinformation surrounding paediatric ART, within individuals and in the communities around them. The findings from the study have in identified strategies to promote paediatric Anti Retroviral Therapy acceptance. The study was quantitative, and had a sample size of 10 clients. Data collection was achieved using a questionnaire was analysed manually and has been represented in pie charts as well as histograms. Participants did not incur any risks as they partook in the study.