Publications by authors named "Angkana Srita"
"I want to be healthy and move on": A qualitative study of barriers and facilitators to antiretroviral treatment adherence among young adult survivors with perinatal HIV in Thailand.
Linda Aurpibul Arunrat Tangmunkongvorakul Chanidapa Detsakunathiwatchara Angkana Srita Supunnee Masurin
PLoS One
July 2024
We know that HIV treatment outcome depends on antiretroviral treatment (ART) adherence. Young adults with perinatal HIV (YPHIV) who survived have endured various adherence challenges in their adolescent years. While some of them could maintain perfect adherence with sustainable virologic suppression, many experienced one or more episodes of virologic failure.
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- The study focuses on the experiences of young adults with perinatal HIV (YAPHIV) regarding the disclosure of their HIV status and its social implications, revealing insights from their personal journeys.
- Conducted in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the qualitative research involved in-depth interviews with 20 young adults, analyzing themes related to their HIV disclosure experiences.
- Key findings highlight that disclosure can lead to both positive (social acceptance, support) and negative (stigma, impact on relationships) effects, with many participants expressing a desire for peer support to cope with their experiences.