ArticleAIDS and behavior2019
Low Birthweight, Retention in HIV Care, and Adherence to ART Among Postpartum Women Living with HIV in Ghana.
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- Perspectives on postpartum continuity of antiretroviral therapy care at Volta Regional Hospital, Ghana.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2026Article
- Correlates of internalized stigma and antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV in the Volta region of Ghana.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Perceived barriers and facilitators to antiretroviral therapy adherence among youth aged 15-24 years at a regional HIV clinic in SouthWestern Uganda: a qualitative study.African health sciences · 2022Article
- Missing appointments by patients on antiretroviral therapy: Professional nurses' perspective.Curationis · 2022Article
- Testing for saturation in qualitative evidence syntheses: An update of HIV adherence in Africa.PloS one · 2021Article
- Barriers to maternal retention in HIV care in Ghana: key differences during pregnancy and the postpartum period.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2020Article
- Stigma toward small babies and their mothers in Ghana: A study of the experiences of postpartum women living with HIV.PloS one · 2020Article
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Abstract
Care for low birthweight (LBW) infants can contribute to psychological difficulties and stigma among mothers living with HIV, creating challenges for antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and retention in HIV care. We explored how caring for LBW infants affects maternal ART adherence and retention in care. We conducted 30 in-depth interviews with postpartum women living with HIV in Accra, Ghana: 15 with LBW infants and 15 with normal birthweight (NBW) infants. Compared to mothers with NBW infants, mothers with LBW infants described how caring for their newborns led to increased caregiver burden, prolonged hospital stays, and stigma-contributing to incomplete ART adherence and missed clinical appointments. For a few women, care for LBW infants created opportunities for re-engagement in HIV care and motivation to adhere to ART. Results suggest women living with HIV and LBW babies in Ghana face increased challenges that impact their adherence to care and ART.
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