The study focused on why women of reproductive age were not adhering to antiretroviral treatment (ART) and aimed to find ways to help them reengage with HIV care.
It involved 162 cisgender women aged 18 to 49 who completed various assessments regarding their health and reasons for not taking ART.
Findings revealed that women using avoidance-based coping strategies were more likely to experience higher levels of depression, lower motivation, and reduced self-efficacy, suggesting that addressing mental health could improve their HIV outcomes.