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Personal HIV knowledge, appointment adherence and HIV outcomes.
- Source :
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AIDS and behavior [AIDS Behav] 2013 Jan; Vol. 17 (1), pp. 242-9. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- HIV knowledge may impact patient access, understanding, and utilization of HIV medical information. This study explored the relationship between personal HIV knowledge, appointment adherence and treatment outcomes. HIV-infected individuals (n = 210) were assessed on factors related to HIV knowledge and appointment adherence. Adherence data and laboratory values were extracted from medical records. HIV knowledge was measured by participants' knowledge of their CD4 count and viral load (VL) and adherence was defined as attendance at >75 % of appointments. Two-thirds of participants were adherent, but only one-third knew their CD4 count and VL. Controlling for time since last appointment, HIV knowledge more than doubled the odds of appointment adherence. In combination with relationship with provider, knowledge predicted increased CD4 count and increased odds of an undetectable VL by almost five times. Personal HIV knowledge may be a valuable indicator of engagement in care and may also facilitate improved treatment outcomes.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Aged
CD4 Lymphocyte Count
Cross-Sectional Studies
Female
Florida
HIV Infections virology
Humans
Logistic Models
Male
Medical Records
Middle Aged
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Patient Participation
Professional-Patient Relations
Retrospective Studies
Socioeconomic Factors
Treatment Outcome
Viral Load
Young Adult
Anti-HIV Agents therapeutic use
Appointments and Schedules
HIV Infections drug therapy
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Patient Compliance
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1573-3254
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- AIDS and behavior
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23143751
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-012-0367-y