Adherence to antiretroviral treatment and associated factors among people living with HIV and AIDS in CHITWAN, Nepal.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Adherence to ART is the primary determinant of viral suppression and the risk of transmission, disease progression and death. Adherence of at least 95% is needed for optimal suppression. This study aimed at determining the adherence to Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) and its associated factors among People Living with HIV and AIDS in ART Center of Chitwan, Nepal.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 231 clients aged 18 years to 49 years taking ART from Bharatpur Hospital of Chitwan and those who have been enrolled in ART for at least 6 months, were interviewed. Systematic Sampling technique was used. Semi-structured questionnaire was prepared by taking reference from the AIDS Clinical Trial group questionnaire (ACTG). Adherence was measure

SUBMITTER: Neupane S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6558692 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature