HIV/AIDS Drug Adherence
HIV serostatus disclosure associated with antiretroviral medication adherence
Published in AIDS Weekly, October 30th, 2006
According to a recent report from the United States, "This study examined the relationship between HIV serostatus disclosure and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART).
"The study was conducted with 215 HIV-seropositive patients who demonstrated poor adherence (<80%) and who were in serodiscordant relationships. Participants completed self-report measures regarding HIV serostatus disclosure and reasons for missing ART doses, as well as electronic monitoring of ART adherence (MEMS caps)."
"Overall," reported investigators, "19% of the sample...
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2006-10-30)
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