Abstract:It is important to understand the factors affecting willingness of adolescents and youths to adhere to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in order to ensure positive treatment outcomes. Drawing on the Health Belief Model (HBM) theory, this study investigated the influence of self-efficacy and perceived benefits on the adherence to ART medications among adolescents and youths in Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM) District, Eastern Cape, South Africa. A purposive sample of 206 HIV positive adolescents and y… Show more
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