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The Effects of Socio-Cultural and Economic Related Factors on Adherance to Treatment among HIV Positive Women in Limpopo, South Africa
Shumani Mulaudzi, H.A. Akinsola
South Africa

This study is aimed at examining the effects of socio- cultural and economic related factors to TB treatment among HIV positive women. The study is to be carried out in Limpopo, South Africa. It will be conducted in two rural villages (Tshino and Xivulani) and one urban setting, Seshigo Township (Polokwane). A triangulated study which will be both qualitative and longitudinal/ cohort is planned to be used to collect data. For the purpose of the study, purposive sampling method will be used to select 6 HIV positive women from each of the three settings, which brings the participant to a total of 18. An interview guide consisting of 8-10 open ended questions will be used to collect information from the respondents. Data collection is to take place over a period of nine months at three months intervals. Data collected will be analysed separately in a qualitative manner. Narrative format will be used to analyse data. Data will be analysed through the Tesch method, where all units of meaning will be clustered into themes and categories, which will be supported by direct quotations from the respondents. The results found on the study will be used to raise awareness on TB and adherence to treatment.