Impact of pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS co-infection in self-management among adult patients at the primary health care facilities in Bojanala District of North-West Province

Abstract

HIV/AIDS and PTB co-infection rate among adult patients at Bojanala in North-West province is very high (Statistics South Africa, 2019). HIV/AIDS and PTB remains the main cause of death in the North-West province. The study purpose was to explore the impact of Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome co-infection in self-management among adult patients at the selected primary health care facilities in Bojanala district of North-West Province, South Africa. The study was conducted in the selected primary health care facilities where participants collect treatment, within Bojanala district of North-West province. The researcher used qualitative approach with descriptive phenomenological design. Population was adult patients between the ages 25-45 who are co-infected with Pulmonary Tuberculosis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. Unstructured face-to-face interviews were used to collect data from the participants. Non-probability purposive sampling was utilised to select participants. The researcher interviewed 8 adult patients until data saturation. Tesch’s eight steps criteria were used to analyse data. Measures to ensure trustworthiness and ethical principles were maintained throughout the study. The recommendations were developed based on the findings of the study.