Depression is a risk factor for suboptimal adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy

Authors :: Starace, Fabrizio
Ammassari, Adriana
Trotta, Maria Paola
De Longis, Patrizio
Izzo, Crescenzo
Scalzini, Alfredo
Monforte, Antonella d'Arminio
Wu, Albert W.
Antinori, Andrea
Source :: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). Dec 15, 2002, Vol. 31 Issue 5, pS136, 4 p.
Publication Year :: 2002
Abstract: Research has been conducted on affective disorders in persons with HIV infection. The relationship between depression and adherence to antiretroviral regiments has been investigated, and the results indicate that early detection of depression and its proper management can be effective intervention strategy in adherence improvement.

Subjects :: Depression, Mental -- Prevention
Depression, Mental -- Health aspects
Depression, Mental -- Causes of
Risk factors (Health) -- Analysis
Antiviral agents -- Physiological aspects
AIDS (Disease) -- Research
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