Patient preferences and health state utilities associated with the treatment process of antiretroviral therapy for people living with HIV.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

People living with HIV (PLHIV) have reported challenges associated with daily oral antiretroviral therapy (ART), including missed doses, negative psychological impact, and difficulty remaining discreet while at home or traveling. Recently approved long-acting injectable (LAI) ART may help eliminate these concerns. The purpose of this study was to examine patient preferences and estimate health state utilities associated with oral and LAI treatment for ART.

Methods

Four health state vignettes were developed based on published literature, clinician interviews, and a pilot study. All vignettes included the same description of HIV, but differed in treatment regimens: (A) single daily oral tablet, (B) two daily oral tablets, (C) injections once monthly, and (D) injections

SUBMITTER: Matza LS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9746581 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature