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HIV/AIDS Caregiving
HAART reminders by family caregivers not significantly associated with adherence
September 19th, 2006
Reminders by family caregivers to take antiretroviral medication are not significantly associated with adherence to HAART. According to a report from the United States, "This study examines the role that mid-life and older wives and mothers play in promoting medication adherence among their HIV-infected husbands or adult sons who require daily living assistance. "Interviews were conducted with 112 caregiving dyads, with caregivers reporting on their own behaviors and attitudes towards medications, and care-recipients (persons living with HIV [PLH]) providing information about their own adherence practices." "By examining how...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2006-09-19)
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