title: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy among a conflict-affected population in Northeastern Uganda: a qualitative study.
abstract: We aimed to determine patient and health worker concerns regarding antiretroviral adherence in a conflict-affected population using focus groups (n = 40) and semi-structured interviews (n = 11). Patient concerns include security attending clinics, food security, distance to health centers and access to health providers. During periods of famine and flooding, the lack of food security and only single daily meals makes taking multiple doses impossible. Possible facilitating strategies included mobile teams, increased security and regularity of drug stocks.
authors.affiliation: Mbale Regional Referral Hospital, Mbale, Uganda.
authors.forename: Peter
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Olupot-Olupot
authors.forename: Andrew
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Katawera
authors.forename: Curtis
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cooper
authors.forename: Will
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Small
authors.forename: Aranka
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Anema
authors.forename: Edward
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Mills