Self-health care behaviors and knowledge of youth living with HIV

Treejan, Kanjana; Jinatongthai, Peerawat; Moolasarn, Summana; Low, Bee Yean; Anderson, Claire; Supapaan, Teeraporn

Abstract

Background: Thailand is facing problems with the increasing number of youths living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Objective: The objective of this research was to study the self-health care behaviors and knowledge of youths living with HIV who were receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART). Methods: This mixed-methods study consisted of quantitative self-administered online questionnaires and qualitative telephone interviews using a topic guide. Data analysis used descriptive statistics and thematic analysis. Results: A total of 22 youths aged between 15 and 24 years living with HIV who were receiving ART were recruited. Overall self-health care behavior mean scores (out of 4) among the participants were good (3.17 ± 0.41). The mean scores of the 6 self-health care behavior domains in descending order were as follows: spiritual growth (3.35 ± 0.21), health responsibilities (3.26 ± 0.43), stress management (3.10 ± 0.31), nutrition (3.08 ± 0.33), interpersonal relations (3.05 ± 0.36), and physical activity (2.87 ± 0.72). Most of the participants (63.64%) had a good level of knowledge about HIV/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) with a mean score of 16.68 ± 2.21. Conclusion: The majority of individuals maintained healthy habits. However, some domains, such as physical exercise, food, and interpersonal interactions require support. The majority of respondents had a good level of knowledge about HIV/AIDS. In addition, the participants expressed a desire for a system that would support their future career opportunities.

Citation

Treejan, K., Jinatongthai, P., Moolasarn, S., Low, B. Y., Anderson, C., & Supapaan, T. (2022). Self-health care behaviors and knowledge of youth living with HIV. Journal of the American Pharmacists Association, 62(4), 1249-1259.e7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japh.2022.02.006

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Feb 7, 2022
• Online Publication Date: Feb 11, 2022
• Publication Date: Jul 1, 2022
• Deposit Date: Feb 14, 2022
• Journal: Journal of the American Pharmacists Association
• Electronic ISSN: 1544-3191
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 62
• Issue: 4
• Pages: 1249-1259.e7
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.japh.2022.02.006
• Keywords: Pharmacology; Pharmacy; Pharmacology (nursing)
• Public URL: https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/7410219
• Publisher URL: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1544319122000590