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Adherence to antiretroviral therapy by adults living with HIV/aids: a cross-sectional study.
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Revista brasileira de enfermagem [Rev Bras Enferm] 2021 Oct 18; Vol. 75 (2), pp. e20210019. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Oct 18 (Print Publication: 2021). - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Objective: To verify the association between adherence to antiretroviral treatment by adults with HIV/AIDS and sociodemographic factors, social and clinical support.<br />Methods: Cross-sectional study, with a quantitative approach. Participation of 230 patients. Questionnaires of sociodemographic characterization, social and clinical support, and assessment of adherence to antiretroviral treatment were used. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed.<br />Results: Adherence was classified as good/adequate. An association with sex, income, employment, and level of education was noted. In social support: having access to health services; communication with health professionals; health education; having support to allow venting/talking about issues; information on HIV/AIDS; and company for leisure. In the clinical profile: non-interruption of the drug treatment due to absence from the service or due to changes in the medical prescription.<br />Conclusion: Adherence was classified as good/adequate and especially associated with social support factors, which should be enhanced in clinical practice.
Details
- Language :
- English; Portuguese
- ISSN :
- 1984-0446
- Volume :
- 75
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Revista brasileira de enfermagem
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 34669905
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0019