Maximinzing Medication Adherence Among HIV Patients

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. L. Catz ◽  
J. A. Kelly ◽  
L. M. Bogart ◽  
E. G. Benotsch ◽  
T. L. McAuliffe
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Hiv Patients

Inhibitory control is associated with medication adherence in young HIV patients without comorbidities

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Eleni Konstantinopoulou ◽  
Panagiotis Ioannidis ◽  
Grigoris Kiosseoglou ◽  
Eleni Aretouli
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Inhibitory Control ◽  
Hiv Patients

scholarly journals Implementation study of an interprofessional medication adherence program for HIV patients in Switzerland: quantitative and qualitative implementation results

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mélanie Lelubre ◽  
Olivier Clerc ◽  
Marielle Grosjean ◽  
Karim Amighi ◽  
Carine De Vriese ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Implementation Study ◽  
Hiv Patients

scholarly journals Viral Suppression and Its Associated Factors in HIV Patients on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART): A Retrospective Study in the Ho Municipality, Ghana

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sylvester Yao Lokpo ◽  
Patrick Jnr Ofori-Attah ◽  
Louis Selassie Ameke ◽  
Christian Obirikorang ◽  
Verner Ndudiri Orish ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Viral Load ◽  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Viral Suppression ◽  
Similar Proportion ◽  
Clinic Attendance ◽  
Hiv Patients ◽  
Highly Active

Background. The WHO targets to end HIV/AIDS as a public health problem by 2030. The introduction of the ambitious “90-90-90” strategy to attain this target is expected to be achieved by the year 2020. However, there is lack of regional data, especially on the third “90.” This study sought to assess the rate and associated factors of viral suppression among people living with HIV (PLWH) on highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) at the Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Clinic in a Ghanaian health facility. Method. The study design was a retrospective analysis of secondary data of 284 HIV registrants on HAART for at least 6 months at the ART Clinic from July 2016 to April 2019. Data on sociodemography including age, gender, marital status, education, and occupation as well as pharmacological (type of medication and duration on medication) and laboratory variable (current viral load results) were extracted from patients’ folders. Viral suppression and failure were determined using the WHO definitions (viral suppression as viral load <1000 copies/ml and virologic failure ≥1000 copies/ml). Regular clinic attendance (used as a proxy measure for medication adherence) was defined as consistent monthly clinic attendance for HAART medication and other clinical management within the past 12 months. Results. Out of the 284 HIV patients, 195 (69%) achieved viral suppression. Of the 195 who were virally suppressed, 77 (39.5%) had undetectable levels, with a similar proportion (39.5%) achieving viral load results ranging from 20 to 200 copies/ml. Moreover, 27 (13.8%) patients had viral load ranging from 201 to 500 copies/ml while 14 (7.2%) recorded viral load from 501 to 1000 copies/ml. No clear pattern in the viral suppression rate was associated with the age groups (p=0.1152). However, regular clinic attendance (used as proxy for medication adherence) (p<0.0001) and being on HAART for more than three (3) years (p=0.03) were associated with viral suppression. Conclusion. The rate of viral suppression among PLWH on HAART in the Ho municipality fell short of the WHO target. However, the study identified regular ART clinic attendance and treatment >3 years as factors associated with viral suppression.

Characteristics of HIV patients referred to a medication adherence program in Switzerland

2012 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 426-431 ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabelle Krummenacher ◽  
Matthias Cavassini ◽  
Olivier Bugnon ◽  
Marie P. Schneider
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Hiv Patients

scholarly journals Neurocognitive impairment and medication adherence in HIV patients with and without cocaine dependence

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina S. Meade ◽  
Nina A. Conn ◽  
Linda M. Skalski ◽  
Steven A. Safren
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Neurocognitive Impairment ◽  
Cocaine Dependence ◽  
Hiv Patients

scholarly journals The relationship of disease severity, health beliefs and medication adherence among HIV patients

AIDS Care ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 387-398 ◽  
Author(s):  
X. Gao ◽  
D. P. Nau ◽  
S. A. Rosenbluth ◽  
V. Scott ◽  
C. Woodward
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Disease Severity ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Hiv Patients ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

scholarly journals Impact of a brief patient and provider intervention to improve the quality of communication about medication adherence among HIV patients

2015 ◽  
Vol 98 (9) ◽  
pp. 1078-1083 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Catherine Beach ◽  
Debra L. Roter ◽  
Somnath Saha ◽  
P. Todd Korthuis ◽  
Susan Eggly ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Hiv Patients

scholarly journals Disease Severity, Health Beliefs, and Medication Adherence among HIV Patients in a Tertiary Hospital Abuja, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 85-94
Author(s):  
Ijaodola Aremu Olugbenga
Keyword(s):  
Medication Adherence ◽  
Disease Severity ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Educational Interventions ◽  
Term Therapy ◽  
Hiv Patients ◽  
Great Chance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Beliefs About Medications

Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) Has Decreased The Mortality And Morbidity Of HIV/AIDS. Several Medicines Are Prescribed For Disease Management; However, Adherence To Long-Term Therapy Remains Poor. Disease Severity And Health Beliefs About Medications Ultimately Influence Adherence To Treatment. There Is A Paucity Of Data With Regard To Disease Severity, Health Beliefs And Medication Adherence Among HIV Patients. The Purpose Of The Study Was To Investigate The Relationship Between Disease Severity, Health Beliefs, And Medication Adherence Among HIV Patients. A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Survey Was Used. Data Were Collected Among 400 HIV-Infected Patients On ARV Who Received Pretreatment And Ongoing Adherence Counseling And Education Since 2010 Using A Self-Administered Questionnaire. The Data Were Analyzed Using Statistical Package For Social Sciences (SPSS). Findings Showed That 68.3 % Believed That There Is A Great Chance Of Developing AIDS-Related Complications If ARV Is Not Taken As Directed, While 3.3% Do Not Agree That Taking HIV Medication As Prescribed Can Prolong Life. The Majority (95.5%) Reported Three Is No Difficulty With The Prescribed Regimen While 96.7% Felt Weird Like A ‘Zombie’ On Medication And 95% Agreed With The Fact That ART Medication Can Prevent The Development Of AIDS. Medication Adherence Is A Complex, Multifaceted Issue And Patient Beliefs About Medications Contribute Significantly, Although To Adherence. It Is Important To Assess Health Beliefs For Individual Patients. When Individual Beliefs Appear Likely To Undermine Adherence, It May Be Useful To Undertake Educational Interventions To Try To Modify Them.

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