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Behavioral Predictors of Intentional and Unintentional Nonadherence to Antiretroviral Therapy and Their Implications for Virological Failure Among People with HIV in Taiwan.

Su-Han Hsu, Chien-Chun Wang, Yung-Feng Yen, Tsen-Fang Yen, Po-Tsen Yeh, Hsin-Hao Lai

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Su-Han HsuDepartment of Pharmacy, Taipei City Hospital Yangming Branch, Taipei 111, Taiwan.
Chien-Chun WangDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei City Hospital, Linsen, Chinese Medicine, and Kunming Branch, Taipei 108, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-5455-4549
Yung-Feng YenDivision of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei City Hospital, Heping Branch, Taipei 100, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-4469-4732
Tsen-Fang YenDepartment of Nursing, Taipei City Hospital, Linsen, Chinese Medicine, and Kunming Branch, Taipei 108, Taiwan.
Po-Tsen YehDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei City Hospital, Linsen, Chinese Medicine, and Kunming Branch, Taipei 108, Taiwan.
Hsin-Hao LaiDivision of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei City Hospital, Yangming Branch, Taipei 111, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-4917-8654

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Department of Health, Taipei City Government 11401-62-047
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Abstract

Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is critical for HIV management and sustained virological suppression. Differentiating intentional from unintentional nonadherence is essential for developing tailored interventions, yet evidence from Asian populations remains limited. A cross-sectional study of 846 people with HIV (PWH) in northern Taiwan assessed ART adherence using the MARS-5 scale. Participants were categorized into good, unintentional, or intentional non-adherence groups. Logistic regression identified associated behavioral and psychosocial factors. Recreational drug use and younger age were independently linked to both unintentional and intentional poor adherence. Higher income and the use of single-tablet regimens were protective against intentional nonadherence, whereas disclosure of HIV status to a partner and an unsuppressed viral load were significantly associated with intentional nonadherence. Reported reasons included being too busy, emotional distress, and running out of medication. These findings suggest that intentional and unintentional nonadherence represent distinct behavioral patterns, with intentional lapses more strongly linked to virological failure. Addressing substance use, simplifying regimens, and providing psychosocial support after disclosure are essential to optimize adherence and achieve UNAIDS 2030 targets.

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Anti-HIV AgentsHIV InfectionsMedication AdherenceAdultAntiretroviral Therapy, Highly ActiveCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedTaiwanViral LoadAnti-HIV AgentsHIV disclosuremedication adherencepeople with HIV (PWH)psychosocial factorsrecreational drug usesingle-tablet regimensocioeconomic statusviral suppression

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PMID41157645
PMCPMC12567598

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