Magnitude of optimal adherence and predictors for a low level of adherence among HIV/AIDS-infected adults in South Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia: a multifacility cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to identify levels of adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) drugs and factors associated with them in Northwest Ethiopia. We hypothesise that in the era of COVID-19, there would be suboptimal adherence to ART drugs.

Design

An observational cross-sectional study was conducted. Factors associated with the level of adherence were selected for multiple logistic regressions at a p value of less than 0.2 in the analysis. Statistically significant associated factors were identified at a p value less than 0.05 and adjusted OR with a 95% CI.

Setting

The study was conducted in one specialised hospital and three district hospitals found in the South Gondar zone, Northwest Ethiopia.

Participants

About 432 people living with HIV/AIDS receiving

SUBMITTER: Zewude SB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8724718 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature