Rebecca Poku

Datos Biográficos

ID9109311
NOMBRERebecca Poku
NOMBRESRebecca
APELLIDOPoku
FIRMAPOKU R
AFILIACIONESThe University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
VERIFICADONo
TOTAL DE OBRAS2
TOTAL DE CITAS0
TOTAL COMO AUTOR2
TOTAL COMO EDITOR0
PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN2017
AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN2020
ÍNDICE H0

  • Antiretroviral therapy maintenance among HIV-positive women in Ghana

    Rebecca A Poku, Rebecca Poku et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2020

    This study examines the role of poverty in the acquisition of and the adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and prescribed clinical follow-up regimens among HIV-positive women. We conducted in-depth interviews with 40 women living with HIV (WLHIV) in Ghana and 15 stakeholders with a history of work in HIV-focused programs. Our findings indicate that financial difficulty contributed to limited ability to maintain treatment, the recommended nut…

  • Considerations for purposeful HIV status disclosure among women living with HIV in Ghana

    Rebecca A Poku, Rebecca Poku et al.ARTICLEAIDS Care2017

    Although disclosure of positive HIV status has recognized benefits, enacted and perceived stigma is a continuing problem in Ghana, especially affecting women living with HIV (WLHIV). This qualitative study investigates how WLHIV make these decisions. We interviewed 40 WLHIV, analysing their transcripts using thematic content analysis. Four themes emerged from the data: selectivity in disclosure; disclosure for education, prevention and to provide…