"Nothing new": responses to the introduction of antiretroviral drugs in South Africa.
Interviews conducted in South Africa found that awareness of antiretroviral therapy was generally poor. Antiretroviral drugs were not perceived as new, but one of many alternative therapies for HIV/AIDS. Respondents had more detailed knowledge of indications, effects and how to access alternative treatments, which is bolstered by the active promotion and legitimization of alternative treatments. Many expressed a lack of excitement about the introduction of antiretroviral therapy, and little change in their attitudes concerning the epidemic.
Chopra
Mickey
M
Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, South Africa.
Kendall
Carl
C
Hill
Zelee
Z
Schaay
Nikki
N
Nkonki
Lungiswa L
LL
Doherty
Tanya M
TM
D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; D000529:Complementary Therapies; D003906:Developing Countries; D006678:HIV; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D013019:South Africa
D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents