Global research output on HIV/AIDS-related medication adherence from 1980 to 2017.

ABSTRACT:

Background

"Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)" and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are global health burden. Medication adherence in people living with HIV (PLWH) is a key element in reducing morbidity and mortality. Quantitative and qualitative assessment of research activity helps identify research gaps as well as efforts implemented to improve adherence behaviors in PLWH. The aim of the current study was to assess and analyze literature on HIV/AIDS-related medication adherence using bibliometric methods.

Methods

SciVerse Scopus was used to accomplish the purpose of the current study. The study period included all times up to 2017. The analysis was restricted to documents published in academic journals.

Results

Search strategy retrieved 3021 documents wit

SUBMITTER: Sweileh WM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6180611 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature