ReviewThe Indian journal of medical research2011
Optimizing adherence to antiretroviral therapy.
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- HIV treatment and monitoring patterns in routine practice: a multi-country retrospective chart review of patient care.F1000Research · 2018Trial
- Enhancing HIV medication adherence in India.Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS CareTrial
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- Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors Associated With ART Nonadherence Among 15 Years and Older South Africans. Evidence From the 2022 Cross-Sectional Population-Based Household Survey.AIDS research and treatment · 2026Article
- Experiences of people living with HIV/AIDS in selected hospitals in Imo state, Nigeria, regarding the usability and satisfaction of reminders using M-health features: a qualitative study.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Advances in HIV Treatment and Vaccine Development: Emerging Therapies and Breakthrough Strategies for Long-Term Control.AIDS research and treatment · 2025Review
- Tracking viral control in adolescents on antiretroviral therapy in Lusaka, Zambia: A retrospective cohort analysis.Southern African journal of HIV medicine · 2025Article
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- Factors associated with anti-retroviral therapy (ART) adherence among adult people living with HIV (PLWH): A 5-year retrospective multi-centre study in Kumasi, Ghana.Dialogues in health · 2022Article
- Exploring the barriers to the antiretroviral therapy adherence among people living with HIV in Bangladesh: A qualitative approach.PloS one · 2022Article
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Abstract
HIV has now become a manageable chronic disease. However, the treatment outcomes may get hampered by suboptimal adherence to ART. Adherence optimization is a concrete reality in the wake of 'universal access' and it is imperative to learn lessons from various studies and programmes. This review examines current literature on ART scale up, treatment outcomes of the large scale programmes and the role of adherence therein. Social, behavioural, biological and programme related factors arise in the context of ART adherence optimization. While emphasis is laid on adherence, retention of patients under the care umbrella emerges as a major challenge. An in-depth understanding of patients' health seeking behaviour and health care delivery system may be useful in improving adherence and retention of patients in care continuum and programme. A theoretical framework to address the barriers and facilitators has been articulated to identify problematic areas in order to intervene with specific strategies. Empirically tested objective adherence measurement tools and approaches to assess adherence in clinical/ programme settings are required. Strengthening of ART programmes would include appropriate policies for manpower and task sharing, integrating traditional health sector, innovations in counselling and community support. Implications for the use of theoretical model to guide research, clinical practice, community involvement and policy as part of a human rights approach to HIV disease is suggested.
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