scholarly journals Antiretroviral Treatment Adherence Rate and Associated Factors among People Living with HIV in Dubti Hospital, Afar Regional State, East Ethiopia

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bekele Belayihun ◽  
Rahma Negus
Keyword(s):  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Treatment Adherence ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Antiretroviral Treatment ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Adherence Rate ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Antiretroviral Treatment Adherence ◽  
Living With Hiv

Introduction. Antiretroviral Therapy has transformed HIV infection into a chronic manageable disease; it requires near perfect adherence rates (as high as 95%). In this study, we assessed antiretroviral treatment adherence rate and associated factors among people living with HIV in Dubti Hospital. Methods. A retrospective cross-sectional study design was conducted within February 1–30, 2014. All HIV-infected patients above the age of 18 years who took first line Antiretroviral Therapy were eligible for inclusion of the study. Adherence Scale was used for labeling patients as adherent or nonadherent. All HIV-infected patients record data were collected from the medical records, entered, and analyzed using Epi Info 7 and SPSS Version 20. Multivariable analysis was used to identify the relative effect of explanatory variables on low adherence rate. Results. A total of 370 patients aged 18 years and above, who started ART, were included in this study. The self-reported adherence rate of the patient on ART was 81.1%. Independent predictors of adherence were treatment duration. Conclusion. Adherence rate was associated with time to ART. That is, the longer they were on ART, the lesser they adhered.

Antiretroviral treatment adherence and mental disorders: observational case-control study in people living with HIV in Spain

AIDS Care ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Carlos Parro-Torres ◽  
Daniel Hernández-Huerta ◽  
Enriqueta Ochoa-Mangado ◽  
María Jesús Pérez-Elías ◽  
Enrique Baca-García ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Disorders ◽  
Treatment Adherence ◽  
Antiretroviral Treatment ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Antiretroviral Treatment Adherence ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Adherence to antiretroviral therapy and the associated factors among people living with HIV/AIDS in Northern Peru: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juan M. Leyva-Moral ◽  
Blanca K. Loayza-Enriquez ◽  
Patrick A. Palmieri ◽  
Genesis M. Guevara-Vasquez ◽  
Ursula E. Elias-Bravo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Northern Peru ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Antiretroviral therapy adherence and self-efficacy among people living with HIV and a history of drug use in Vietnam

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (12) ◽  
pp. 1247-1254 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li Li ◽  
Chunqing Lin ◽  
Sung-Jae Lee ◽  
Le Anh Tuan ◽  
Nan Feng ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Treatment Adherence ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Heroin Use ◽  
History Of ◽  
Living With Hiv

People living with HIV with a history of drug use face additional psychosocial challenges that could compromise their adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study examined ART treatment adherence and adherence self-efficacy among people living with HIV with a history of drug use in Vietnam. We used cross-sectional baseline data collected between October 2014 and February 2015 from a randomized controlled trial in Vietnam. Of the 900 persons with a history of drug use in the trial, a sample of 109 people living with HIV currently on ART were included in the study. The vast majority (92%) of the participants reported not missing any medications in the past 30 days. Multiple regression results indicated that social support was positively associated with adherence self-efficacy (β = 0.420, P < 0.001) and general adherence to ART (β = 0.201, P = 0.0368). General adherence to ART was negatively associated with depressive symptoms (β = −0.188, P = 0.046) and current heroin use (β = −0.196, P = 0.042). These findings underscore the importance of addressing mental health and social challenges facing people living with HIV with a history of drug use to promote ART treatment adherence. Clinical management of HIV should identify and address concurrent substance use behaviors to maximize adherence and treatment outcomes.

scholarly journals Treatment adherence of antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV/AIDS

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 56-61
Author(s):  
B Sharma ◽  
K Joshi
Keyword(s):  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Treatment Adherence ◽  
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Minority Group ◽  
Adherence Rate ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Viral Load ◽  
Major Barrier ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Adherence to Antiretroviral therapy (ART)is a principle predictor for the success of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome treatment. Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has led to the reduction of mortality and the improvement of the quality of people living with HIV/AIDS. It has been estimated that at least 95% adherence with therapy is required to reduce HIV viral load. Non-adherence to treatment can lead to inadequate suppression of viral replication, continued destruction of CD4 cells, progressive decline in immune function and disease progression. The aim of the study is to assess treatment adherence of antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV/AIDS at Seti Zonal Hospital, Kailali. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 160 people living with HIV/AIDS in ART Clinic, Seti Zonal Hospital, Kailali. Non-probability purposive sampling technique was used for data collection between 22/03/2071 to 02/04/2071. Informed consent was obtained prior collecting data from self-structured questionnaire using interview technique. Collected data were entered and analyzed by SPSS 17.0 and represented by using percentage, frequency, mean, standard deviation and chi- square test. Results: Among the respondents majority of them were “female” 85(53.1%) sex, from age group “31-45 years” 85 (53.1%), ethnicity “minority group/ Dalit” 76 (47.5%) and education “illiterate” 79 (50.3%). The mean adherence rate for one month was found to be 89.92%. Majority of the respondents were adherent to ART 96 (60%). Regarding non-adherence the major barrier was “forgetting” 52 (45.6%). There is statistically significant association between age of the respondents (p=0.04), ethnicity (p=0.03) and prescribed ARV regimen (p=0.02) with drug adherence. More than half of the respondents were adherent to ART. Among non-adherent, the most of them reported “forgetting to take drug”. Non adherence patient and family members can be addressed with proper counseling and motivation for their drug compliance. 

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