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Table 4 Reason for non adherence to ART(n = 21)*

From: Strengthening adherence to Anti Retroviral Therapy (ART) monitoring and support: operation research to identify barriers and facilitators in Nepal

Reasons

n (% )

Avoid side effects

13(61.9)

Away from home

9(42.9)

Lack of ART knowledge

9(42.9)

Afraid of taking medication

9(42.9)

Forgot to take medication

9(42.9)

No access to watch

7(33.3)

Road closures (strikes)

7(33.3)

Death of husband/spouse

7(33.3)

Transportation problems

7(33.3)

No access to medication

7(33.3)

  1. *multiple response analysis was allowed.