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AIDS Research and Therapy
Published in: AIDS Research and Therapy 1/2024

Open Access 01-12-2024 | Human Immunodeficiency Virus | Research

Satisfaction of antiretroviral therapy services and its associated factors among adult clients attending antiretroviral therapy in Woliso town, Ethiopia

Authors: Bayisa Abdissa, Rahel Abdissa, Jiregna Derega, Senahara Korsa Wake

Published in: AIDS Research and Therapy | Issue 1/2024

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Abstract

Background

Antiretroviral therapy client satisfaction is a significant tool that enables to strengthen the quality of life of the clients. The study aimed to assess the satisfaction of clients with antiretroviral therapy services and its associated factors among adult clients attending antiretroviral therapy.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was undertaken from 28 August to 27 October 2022. Data were analyzed by using Logistic regression.

Result

Clients who did not attend formal education and attended health education information were significantly associated with satisfaction on antiretroviral therapy services.

Conclusion

HIV care services should introduce systematic health education programs to improve satisfaction with antiretroviral therapy services.
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Metadata
Title
Satisfaction of antiretroviral therapy services and its associated factors among adult clients attending antiretroviral therapy in Woliso town, Ethiopia
Authors
Bayisa Abdissa
Rahel Abdissa
Jiregna Derega
Senahara Korsa Wake
Publication date
01-12-2024
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
AIDS Research and Therapy / Issue 1/2024
Electronic ISSN: 1742-6405
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-024-00593-9

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