Barriers to Utilization of HIV Care Services Among Adolescents and Young Adults in Rakai, Uganda: the Role of Economic Strengthening

摘要

Background Early entry into HIV care is low in Sub-Saharan Africa. In Rakai, adolescents and young adults 15–24 years were at increased risk of not entering care after knowledge of their positive HIV status. This qualitative study explored barriers to entry into care from HIV-positive clients aged 15–24 years and explored the role of economic strengthening in promoting care utilization.