End-user centeredness in antiretroviral therapy services in Nigerian public health facilities
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Authors
Zungu, L.I.
Chiegil, R.J.
Jooste, K.
Issue Date
2014-05
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Article
Language
en
Keywords
perceptions, end users, quality, self-care, antiretroviral therapy, patient centeredness
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Abstract
Objective: To describe the perception of end users with regard to end-user centeredness in antiretroviral therapy (ART)
service provision in Nigerian public health facilities.
Design: A qualitative design was followed.
Subjects and setting: Unstructured focus group discussions were conducted with end users (n = 64) in six locations across
the six different geopolitical zones of Nigeria.
Outcome measures: Data were analysed using the framework approach and Weft QDA® version 1.0.1. qualitative data
analysis software.
Results: The results focused on end users’ participation in their care, ranging from understanding their diagnosis, choosing
from available treatment options and places, and caring for their colleagues and themselves.
Conclusion: End-user focused ART service provision positions end users to play key roles in decision-making with regard
to their care. The findings of this study will be useful for nurses and other healthcare workers when promoting end-user
centeredness in ART service provision.
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MedPharm
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ISSN (Web): 2078-6204