Factors Influencing Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among People Living with HIV in Coastal South India.
J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care 2016;
15:529-533. [PMID:
27493025 DOI:
10.1177/2325957416661424]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) has transformed life threatening HIV/AIDS scenario into chronic manageable disease.
METHODOLOGY
In this cross-sectional, 409 People Living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (PLHIV) aged ≥ 18 years, who were on ART, were assessed regarding the adherence to ART and factors affecting adherence using semi-structured questionnaire. The association between factors affecting adherence and the level of adherence were analyzed using multiple logistic regression model and odds ratio (OR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were reported.
RESULTS
Among 409 PLHIV, 70.4% showed adherence to ART (≥95%). Univariate analysis yielded many factor associated with adherence (P < 0.05). However, on multivariate analysis, PLHIV who do not forget to take ART and not consuming alcohol were the factors consistent with adherence to ART (P < 0.05).
CONCLUSION
Regular patient education and counseling regarding the usage of memory aids and abstinence from alcohol could be useful for adherence and long term success of ART among PLHIV.
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