Focus Group Evaluation of the LIVE Network—An Audio Music Program to Promote ART Adherence Self-Management

Authors

  • Marcia McDonnell Holstad DSN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN
  • Maya Baumann MSN, MPH
  • Ighovwerha Ofotokun MD, MSc
  • Steven J. Logwood

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47513/mmd.v4i2.290

Abstract

We present the results of 3 focus groups conducted to assess the utility, appeal, and feasibility of the LIVE Network (LN), a 70-minute audio music program developed to educate and motivate HIV-infected persons to adhere to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and self-manage medication-related side effects. Participants included 15 African American, 2 caucasian, and 1 race unknown HIV-infected persons who had been taking ART for at least 6 months. In general, the LN was well liked, relevant, educational, and motivational. It empowered and motivated participants to be responsible for their adherence self-care. One of the more surprising findings was how freely focus group participants shared the program with family and friends as a means of education and also as a means of disclosure. Moreover, the positive reception of the LN by individuals outside of the focus groups, especially children and adolescents, speaks well for the potential broad appeal of this type of program.

Author Biographies

Marcia McDonnell Holstad, DSN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN

Marcia McDonnell Holstad, DSN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, is an associate professor at Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA.

Maya Baumann, MSN, MPH

Maya Baumann, MSN, MPH, is a doctoral student at Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA

Ighovwerha Ofotokun, MD, MSc

Ighovwerha Ofotokun, MD, MSc, is an associate professor at Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.

Steven J. Logwood

Steven J. Logwood is the president at Positive Records, Fullerton, CA, USA.

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Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2012)

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