Experiences of Caring for Adolescents Living with HIV (ALHIV): A Qualitative Interview with Caregivers

Figures & data

Table 1 Demographic Characteristics of Participants

SN	Age of Participant	Sex	Occupation	Relationship with Child	HIV Status	Religion	Age of Child	Sex of Child	Education
CG001	46	F	Peasant	Mother	+	Anglican	10	F	Primary level
CG002	45	F	Small business	Mother	+	Anglican	14	F	Primary level
CG003	47	F	Peasant	Grand mother	–	Catholic	10	M	Primary level
CG004	40	F	Peasant	Mother	+	Moslem	15	M	Primary level
CG005	44	F	Tailor	Grandmother	_	Anglican	12	F	Secondary level
CG006	38	F	Housewife	Mother	+	Catholic	15	F	Secondary level
CG007	52	F	Peasant	Mother	+	Catholic	17	M	Primary level
CG008	30	M	Peasant	Father	+	Anglican	13	F	Primary level
CG009	40	M	Small business	Paternal Uncle	_	Catholic	18	F	Primary level
CG010	50	F	Peasant	Mother	+	Anglican	19	F	Primary level
CG011	48	F	Peasant	Grand mother	_	Moslem	18	M	Primary level
CG012	35	M	Motorcycle rider	Paternal uncle	_	Moslem	14	F	Secondary level
CG013	30	M	Small business	Mother	+	Anglican	11	M	Primary level
CG014	45	F	Peasant	Mother	+	Catholic	14	F
CG015	42	F	Peasant	Mother	+	Anglican	14	F	Primary level

Table 2 Themes and Subthemes

SN	Main Themes	Subthemes
1	Diagnosis and reaction to diagnosis	Knowledge on adolescent’s HIV infection No prior knowledge on adolescent’s HIV infection
2	Experiences on adolescent’s HIV serostatus disclosure	Suicidal thoughts, Feelings of grief fear Concerns about the future
3	Stigma and discrimination	Surrounding people No discrimination
4	Care disengagement	Weight loss Poor ART adherence and retention in care
5	Challenges with care giving	Challenges with the adolescence Financial difficulties (food and transport)
6	Coping strategies	Support from people No support from people