Belief in divine healing can be a barrier to antiretroviral therapy adherence in Uganda

Jane Wanyama; Barbara Castelnuovo; Bonnie Wandera; Patricia Mwebaze; Andrew Kambugu; David R. Bangsberg; Moses R. Kamya

doi:10.1097/QAD.0b013e32823ecf7f

Belief in divine healing can be a barrier to antiretroviral therapy adherence in Uganda

Jane Wanyama, Barbara Castelnuovo, Bonnie Wandera, Patricia Mwebaze, Andrew Kambugu, David R. Bangsberg, Moses R. Kamya

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Abstract

Although recent data suggest high levels of adherence to expanding antiretroviral therapy (ART) programmes in resource-limited settings, the culture-specific barriers to adherence are poorly understood. In a prospective observational study, we found that 1.2% of patients discontinued ART because of a belief in spiritual healing. Spiritual beliefs should be an important part of ART adherence counselling in resource-limited settings, requiring close collaboration between HIV care programmes and religious leaders to identify common goals and ensure successful treatment.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1486-1487
Number of pages	2
Journal	AIDS
Volume	21
Issue number	11
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/QAD.0b013e32823ecf7f
State	Published - Jul 2007
Externally published	Yes

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Immunology
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