title: "Nothing new": responses to the introduction of antiretroviral drugs in South Africa.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Medical Research Council, Tygerberg, South Africa.
authors.forename: Mickey
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Chopra
authors.forename: Carl
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kendall
authors.forename: Zelee
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: Nikki
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Schaay
authors.forename: Lungiswa L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Nkonki
authors.forename: Tanya M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Doherty
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents