Theme | Sub-theme |
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Reasons for lack of adherence to HAART | • Side effects of HAART blame on the use of cultural practices in curing the disease • Ancestral beliefs • Existing faith that THPs can treat HIV and AIDS • Existence of stigma towards patients on HAART |
Cultural factors influencing non- adherence to HAART | • Existing beliefs that HIV is caused by witchcraft and demons • Existing family pressure |