Predictors of non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV infected patients in northern Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been shown to reduce HIV-related morbidity and mortality amongst those living with HIV and reduce transmission of the virus to those who are yet to be infected. However, these outcomes depend on maximum ART adherence, and HIV programs around the world make efforts to ensure optimal adherence. Predictors of ART non-adherence vary considerably across populations and settings with respect to demographic, psychological, behavioral and economic factors. The objective of this study is to investigate risk factors that predict non-adherence to antiretroviral treatment among HIV-infected individuals in northern Tanzania.

Methods

At Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC), a tertiary and referral hospital in northern Tanzania, we used an

SUBMITTER: Semvua SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5734684 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature