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ArticlePloS one2016

Impact of Socioeconomic Inequality on Access, Adherence, and Outcomes of Antiretroviral Treatment Services for People Living with HIV/AIDS in Vietnam.

Bach Xuan Tran, Jongnam Hwang, Long Hoang Nguyen, Anh Tuan Nguyen, Noah Reed Knowlton Latkin, Ngoc Kim Tran, Vu Thi Minh Thuc, Huong Lan Thi Nguyen, Huong Thu Thi Phan, Huong Thi Le and 2 more

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5 · Who and what money

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12 authors.

Bach Xuan TranInstitute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Jongnam HwangDepartment of Health Promotion, Daegu University, Gyeongsan, Republic of Korea.
Long Hoang NguyenSchool of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Anh Tuan NguyenInstitute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam.
Noah Reed Knowlton LatkinJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America.
Ngoc Kim TranWoolcock Medical Research Institute, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Vu Thi Minh ThucDepartment of Immunology and Allergy, National Otolaryngology Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Huong Lan Thi NguyenInstitute for Global Health Innovations, Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam.
Huong Thu Thi PhanAuthority of HIV/AIDS Control, Ministry of Health, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Huong Thi LeInstitute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Tho Dinh TranDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Vietnam-Germany Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Carl A LatkinJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundEnsuring an equal benefit across different patient groups is necessary while scaling up free-of-charge antiretroviral treatment (ART) services. This study aimed to measure the disparity in access, adherence, and outcomes of ART in Vietnam and the effects of socioeconomic status (SES) characteristics on the levels of inequality.

methodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in 1133 PLWH in Vietnam. ART access, adherence, and treatment outcomes were self-reported using a structured questionnaire. Wealth-related inequality was calculated using a concentration index, and a decomposition analysis was used to determine the contribution of each SES variable to inequality in access, adherence, and outcomes of ART.

resultsBased on SES, minor inequality was found in ART access and adherence while there was considerable inequality in ART outcomes. Poor people were more likely to start treatment early, while rich people had better adherence and overall treatment outcomes. Decomposition revealed that occupation and education played important roles in inequality in ART access, adherence, and treatment outcomes.

conclusionThe findings suggested that health services should be integrated into the ART regimen. Furthermore, occupational orientation and training courses should be provided to reduce inequality in ART access, adherence, and treatment outcomes.

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Drug MonitoringSocioeconomic FactorsAcquired Immunodeficiency SyndromeAdolescentAdultAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHealthcare DisparitiesHealth Services AccessibilityHIV-1HIV InfectionsHumansMaleMedication AdherenceMiddle Aged

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PMID28005937
PMCPMC5179124

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