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Determinants of Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV-Infected Patients in Africa
Joint Authors
Biadgilign, Sibhatu
Reda, Ayalu A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
There are only a few comprehensive studies of adherence to ART and its challenges in Africa.
This paper aims to assess the evidence on the challenges and prospects of ART adherence in sub-Saharan Africa.
Methods.
The authors reviewed original and review articles involving HIV-positive individuals that measured adherence to ART and its predictors in the past decade.
Findings.
Against expectations, sub-Saharan Africa patients have similar or higher adherence levels compared to those of developed countries.
The challenges to ART adherence include factors related to patients and their families, socioeconomic factors, medication, and healthcare systems.
Conclusion.
Despite good adherence and program-related findings, antiretroviral treatment is challenged by a range of hierarchical and interrelated factors.
There is substantial room for improvement of ART programs in sub-Sahara African countries.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Reda, Ayalu A.& Biadgilign, Sibhatu. 2012. Determinants of Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV-Infected Patients in Africa. AIDS Research and Treatment،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481972
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Reda, Ayalu A.& Biadgilign, Sibhatu. Determinants of Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV-Infected Patients in Africa. AIDS Research and Treatment No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481972
American Medical Association (AMA)
Reda, Ayalu A.& Biadgilign, Sibhatu. Determinants of Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV-Infected Patients in Africa. AIDS Research and Treatment. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-481972
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-481972