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Why do people living with HIV not initiate treatment? A systematic review of qualitative evidence from low- and middle-income countries

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  • Ahmed, Shahira
  • Autrey, Jessica
  • Katz, Ingrid T.
  • Fox, Matthew P.
  • Rosen, Sydney
  • Onoya, Dorina
  • Bärnighausen, Till
  • Mayer, Kenneth H.
  • Bor, Jacob
Abstract
Many people living with HIV (PLWH) who are eligible for antiretroviral therapy (ART) do not initiate treatment, leading to excess morbidity, mortality, and viral transmission. As countries move to treat all PLWH at diagnosis, it is critical to understand reasons for non-initiation.

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  • Ahmed, Shahira & Autrey, Jessica & Katz, Ingrid T. & Fox, Matthew P. & Rosen, Sydney & Onoya, Dorina & Bärnighausen, Till & Mayer, Kenneth H. & Bor, Jacob, 2018. "Why do people living with HIV not initiate treatment? A systematic review of qualitative evidence from low- and middle-income countries," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 213(C), pages 72-84.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:socmed:v:213:y:2018:i:c:p:72-84
    DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.05.048
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