Understanding reasons for lack of acceptance of HIV programs among indigenous Papuans: a qualitative study in Indonesia.

Background: Melanesians are indigenous Papuans racially and culturally different from most Indonesians. The Melanesia region is characterised by high poverty and inequalities, even though it has the highest revenue. Furthermore, Papua has the highest HIV prevalence rate, 24-fold higher than that of other regions.

Daily struggle to take antiretrovirals: a qualitative study in Papuans living with HIV and their healthcare providers.

Objective: The aim of the study was to explore the experiences of Papuans living with HIV to take antiretroviral therapy (ART) from the patient and the healthcare providers (HCPs) perspective.

Design: This was a qualitative study covering all five tribes located in Papua Provinces one of two Indonesian provinces on Papua Island. Semistructured interviews were conducted with Papuans living with HIV and their HCPs.