“If your CD4 count lowers, that is when you are similar to a person that is non-existent” A qualitative exploration of perceptions around advanced HIV disease in South Africa

“If your CD4 count lowers, that is when you are similar to a person that is non-existent” A qualitative exploration of perceptions around advanced HIV disease in South Africa

Abstract Background Despite widespread availability and differentiated delivery of antiretroviral treatment (ART), advanced HIV disease (AHD) remains prevalent, with high mortality risk. In South Africa, we assessed perceptions about the meaning of AHD and social and behavioural factors influencing...

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Main Authors: TP Pita, S. Misra, T. Madonsela, A. Tshazi, S. Bosman, I. Ayakaka, E. Vlieghe, T. Decroo, K. Reither, A. van Heerden, T. Gils
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Qualitative research
HIV/AIDS
South Africa
Advanced HIV disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23588-1
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