Article

Focus group discussion with private sector doctors in the eThekwini Metro of KwaZulu-Natal on the management of HIV/AIDS patients

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 53 , issue 2 , 2011 , pages: 176–181

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2011.10874081

Author(s): P Naidoo School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, South Africa

Keywords: focus group , private sector doctors , HIV/AIDS , cultural , biopsychosocial , adherence

Abstract

Background: Highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART) is essential in the treatment of HIV/AIDS; however, a holistic approach to HIV/AIDS management is important. This study was done to confirm the findings of two studies done previously in the eThekwini Metro of KwaZulu-Natal on private sector doctors' management of HIV-infected patients and to obtain more in-depth information about their nonpharmacological management of HIV-infected patients.

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