Table 3 Themes and % of transcripts with theme organized by EWI
Theme | % |
|---|---|
On-time pill pick-up | |
Facility level | |
Inappropriate forms to record pediatric information. | 39.1 |
Variable use of pill count to assess adherence. | 34.7 |
Staff shortages and inadequate adherence counseling skills | 47.8 |
Patient level | |
Non-disclosure of HIV status to the child hinders adherence | 69.6 |
Stigma hinders adherence | 30.4 |
Retention in care | |
Facility level | |
Lay providers require support | 82.6 |
A need for a national tracking system and tracking policies | 21.7 |
Patient level | |
Guardians pose a challenge to pediatric retention in care | 52.2 |
Viral load suppression | |
Facility level | |
Systemic issues prohibited viral load measurement | 95.7 |