Research Article

Relationship between social capital and post-partum antiretroviral therapy adherence among women living with HIV in the Eastern Cape, South Africa

Published in: African Journal of AIDS Research
Volume 23 , issue 1-2 , 2024 , pages: 21–29

DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2024.2337763

Author(s): Khadijat K. Adeleye University of Massachusetts, USA , Eyitayo O. Owolabi Arizona State University, USA , Oladele V. Adeniyi Walter Sisulu University, South Africa , David Aduragbemi Okunlola Florida State University, USA , Anthony I. Ajayi , Kenya

Keywords: adherence , disclosure , HIV , post-partum , social capital , social cognitive theory

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Abstract

Background: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial for preventing vertical transmission of HIV and maternal deaths. While the literature is replete with studies on ART adherence, the role of social capital in adherence to ART is less studied. Drawing from the social cognitive theory, this study examines the relationship between social capital and post-partum adherence to ART.

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