scholarly journals Health literacy for people living with HIV/Aids: an integrative review

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 180-188 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gilmara Holanda da Cunha ◽  
Marli Teresinha Gimeniz Galvão ◽  
Patrícia Neyva da Costa Pinheiro ◽  
Neiva Francenely Cunha Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Socioeconomic Status ◽  
Health Literacy ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Educational Technologies ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Educational Strategies ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Health Guidance ◽  
Hiv Aids

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze knowledge produced by research about health literacy for adult with HIV/Aids. Method: an integrative literature review, using six databases, was conducted between January and April of 2014. The descriptors aids and Health Literacy were used, in Portuguese, English and Spanish. A total of 130 articles were found and 14 were selected. Three categories were identified: educational technologies and health literacy for HIV/Aids; assessment of health literacy of patients with HIV/Aids; and health literacy and adherence to antiretroviral therapy. Results: analysis of health literacy, socioeconomic status and educational level of people living with HIV/ Aids was essential for implementation of educational strategies that increased adherence to health guidance. Conclusion: this study showed the importance of health literacy for working with people living with HIV/Aids, especially considering individuals who did not possess the minimum necessary for survival, which makes it relevant and encourages further research on the topic.

scholarly journals Tuberculosis incidence among people living with HIV/AIDS with virological failure of antiretroviral therapy in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 562-566 ◽  
Author(s):  
Monaliza Cardozo Rebouças ◽  
Márcio Oliveira da Silva ◽  
Tatiana Haguihara ◽  
Carlos Brites ◽  
Eduardo Martins Netto
Keyword(s):  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Virological Failure ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Tuberculosis Incidence ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Association of physical inactivity with hypertension and low educational level in people living with HIV / AIDS

AIDS Care ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 30 (8) ◽  
pp. 1004-1009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Erika Aparecida Silveira ◽  
Annelisa Silva e Alves de Carvalho Santos ◽  
Marianne de Oliveira Falco ◽  
Rodrigo de Castro Cardoso ◽  
Priscila Valverde de Oliveira Vitorino
Keyword(s):  
Educational Level ◽  
Physical Inactivity ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

scholarly journals Acceptability and feasibility of short message service to improve ART medication adherence among people living with HIV/AIDS receiving antiretroviral treatment at Adama hospital medical college, Central Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tamrat Endebu ◽  
Alem Deksisa ◽  
Warku Dugasa ◽  
Ermiyas Mulu ◽  
Tilahun Bogale
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Antiretroviral Treatment ◽  
Short Message Service ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Short Message ◽  
Central Ethiopia ◽  
Message Service ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids

Abstract Background People living with HIV/AIDS are facing sub-optimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy. Short message service innovative strategies have been recommended by the national strategy to support medication adherence among HIV positive people. Thus, this study was conducted to examine the feasibility and acceptability of a short message service to improve medication adherence among people living with HIV/AIDS receiving Antiretroviral Treatment. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional survey, from February 5 to 30, 2018, among 422 randomly selected adults living with HIV/AIDS receiving antiretroviral treatment at Adama Hospital. Interviewer administered structured questionnaire was used to collect quantitative data on the feasibility and acceptability of short message services, socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of participants. Qualitative data were also collected from two focus groups to supplement the quantitative findings. Logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with the feasibility and acceptability of short message services. Results Of 420 participants responded to our questionnaire, about nine of ten patients (93.8%) possessed had a mobile phone. Most of the patients (90.9%) were willing to accept SMS to improve their medication adherence. Patients who were in young age, early adult, disclosed their HIV status, having cell phone always and believe short message service aid adherence were more likely to accept short messages on adherence. On the other hand, frequent ART Clinic visit and perceived low confidentiality of short message service were negatively associated with acceptability of short message service. Conclusion The acceptability of short message service on adherence to antiretroviral therapy was high among people living with HIV/AIDS central Ethiopia. Authors recommend further studies, piloting or experimenting, that validate the acceptability, feasibility, effectiveness, and scalability of the intervention.

scholarly journals Antiretroviral therapy and mental health among people living with HIV/AIDS in China

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wendi Da ◽  
Xiaoming Li ◽  
Shan Qiao ◽  
Yuejiao Zhou ◽  
Zhiyong Shen
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Hiv Aids
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