Community Strategies to Improve Therapeutic Adherence and the Quality of Life of PLWHA in Angola

José Arcadio Caballero Camacho and Niurka Taureaux Díaz

Seminars in Medical Writing and Education, 2024, vol. 3, 556

Abstract: The HIV/AIDS epidemic has been a public health challenge, affecting sub-Saharan Africa in particular. In Angola, the province of Moxico has faced structural difficulties that have limited access to treatment. Between 2022 and 2024, the Moxico Municipal Hospital implemented a group intervention to improve the quality of life of people with HIV. This strategy included educational sessions and emotional support to strengthen adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART). Before the intervention, only 35% of patients complied with ART, increasing to 90% after the programme was implemented. Furthermore, more than 90% of participants achieved undetectable viral load levels, reducing the risk of transmission. The programme also addressed stigma and discrimination, promoting the social integration of patients. Healthcare personnel were trained and educational strategies were developed adapted to the cultural and linguistic context of the region. Despite the challenges, the intervention proved to be effective and replicable in other regions.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.56294/mw2024556

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