Self-Reported Satisfaction with HIV Services Including the AIDS Drug Assistance Program

In this study, we sought to obtain data from HIV/AIDS patients served in Pennsylvania's AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) in 2005, to obtain input pertaining to the access, utilization, and quality of HIV treatment. Self-reported data through a survey instrument were solicited from all 2912 adults actively enrolled in the Pennsylvania ADAP in 2005. Of the enrollees who responded, 59% reported undetectable viral load, 71% reported CD4 counts of greater than 200 cells/mm3, and 80% reported ease in accessing medical care providers. A positive relationship with clinicians was reported by 93% of respondents, 77% were compliant with treatment, and 87% received timely standard of care. Persons living with HIV/AIDS who were served by Pennsylvania ADAP report higher quality health care, improved health status, improved medication adherence, and lower emergency department/hospital services utilization.