ABSTRACT

Abstract

The study examined the treatment pattern of People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) at the General Hospital Kafanchan, Kaduna State, Nigeria. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. A sample of 422 out of 1,766 PLWHA was drawn using systematic sampling technique. The questionnaire developed for the study had correlation coefficient (r) of 0.78 and complimented with interview guide for non-literate respondents. The study employed frequency distribution and Chi-square (X²) to analyse the data. The study revealed that a significant number of PLWHA adhered to the treatment regimen. The finding further showed that there is no association between socio-characteristics variables of the respondents and adherence to treatment pattern. Adherence to treatment by PLWHA therefore need to be emphasized. Based on the findings, the study recommended that medication adherence be measured using self-mechanism. Where there is deficit such as inadequate knowledge about the adherence to treatment, supportive education would aid in providing information through guidance and counseling on the adherence to treatment.

Keywords: Treatment; Pattern; HIV/AIDS, Living; Treatment pattern; Kaduna.