TY - JOUR
T1 - Factors Influencing Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among People Living with HIV in Coastal South India
AU - Banagi Yathiraj, Arjun
AU - Unnikrishnan, Bhaskaran
AU - Ramapuram, John T.
AU - Kumar, Nithin
AU - Mithra, Prasanna
AU - Kulkarni, Vaman
AU - Holla, Ramesh
AU - Darshan, B.
AU - Thapar, Rekha
PY - 2016/11/1
Y1 - 2016/11/1
N2 - 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.
AB - 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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U2 - 10.1177/2325957416661424
DO - 10.1177/2325957416661424
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:84994304850
SN - 2325-9574
VL - 15
SP - 529
EP - 533
JO - Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care
JF - Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care
IS - 6
ER -
