Trends in medication adherence in HIV patients in the US, 2001 to 2012: an observational cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is essential to reduce HIV-related morbidity and mortality as well as the risk of virological failure and HIV transmission. We determined the trends in ART adherence during the periods of therapeutic advances, wider use of ART and greater attention to ART adherence. To understand the general trends in medication adherence, we compared ART adherence with medications for other common chronic conditions.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study using Medicaid claims between 2001 and 2012 from 14 US states with the highest HIV prevalence. Medicaid is the largest source of care for HIV patients in the US. We identified Medicaid beneficiaries with HIV who initiated ART between 2001 and 2010 (n=23,343). Comparison groups included (

SUBMITTER: Youn B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6706701 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature