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Accessing Health Services Among HIV Positive Individuals in the Pacific Islands

This study explores the experiences of People Living with HIV (PLHIV) in the Pacific Islands, focusing on their access to health services. Through interviews with 49 PLHIV from five countries, we identify key barriers, such as stigma, mental health challenges, and discrimination, that hinder service utilization. The findings underscore the significant impact of mental health on treatment adherence, highlighting the need for improved mental health services tailored for Pacific PLHIV. This research emphasizes the importance of holistic healthcare approaches in supporting individuals living with HIV.

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Accessing Health Services Among HIV Positive Individuals in the Pacific Islands

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  1. Experiences of accessing and utilizing health services among people living with HIV in the Pacific Islands Presenter: Rebecca Kubu Authors: Gorman, H., Buko, A., Colati, J., Itimwemwe, B., Kubunavanua, R., Nayasa, L., Seduadua, M., Senikaucava, T. AIDS 2014 July 2014 Melbourne, Australia

  2. Introduction • Establishment of HIV-related health services in the early 2000s Method – a participatory study. • 49 PLHIV interviewed from 5 Pacific Island countries Results • Barriers to accessing health services • Dealing with mental health issues: stress, side-effects stigma and discrimination • Mental health affects adherence yet paid little attention

  3. Conclusion • Acknowledge important role of mental health in supporting treatment adherence and improve mental health services for Pacific PLHIV. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Acknowledgements • Participants who shared their stories • Research Team: • Team Leader – Hilary Gorman (Cook Islands) • Peer Researchers – Alice Buko (Solomon Islands), BurauaItimwemwe (Kiribati), Eti Seki (Samoa), JoeliColati (Fiji), Luke Nayasa (Fiji), Margaret Seduadua (Fii), Rebecca Kubu (Fiji), TitaSenikaucava (Fiji) • Training Support – Karen McMillan & SesenieliNaitala, International HIV Research Group

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