Factors Influencing Anti-retro Viral Therapy Adherence: The Case of Fital Health Center in Yaya Gulale Woreda, North Shoa Zone, oromiya Regional State of Ethiopia

Abstract

The study was conducted to assess factors influencing ART adherence among patients who take ARV drugs in the Fital Health Center. A qualitative and quantitative study was conducted on a randomly selected 25 HIV/AIDS patients on a pre-ART and ART regimen. Data collection was done by consideration that patients visit the Health Center by appointment and time that takes for in-depth interview particularly for ART drug users. Simple descriptive statistics were used in the study to describe the adherent level of the respondents on different indicators. The findings highlight the need for attention to implement the theoretical background to practice this needs on-going educational, informational and other interventions to address the knowledge, motivation and adherence behavioural skills of patients in order to improve the current levels of ART adherence behaviour. The study also suggested the need for research into strict adherence to treatment is a long-term process and not a one-time activity. The study also recommend the concerned body and the stakeholders to give due attention on awareness creation and to fulfill the material in addition to the drug to help the people who live with HIV/AIDS to live long.