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Factors associated with adherence to antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV infection in West Java Province, Indonesia
Kusman Ibrahim1, Linlin Lindayani2, Etika Emaliyawati3, Urip Rahayu4, Aan Nuraeni5.
Introduction: Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has proved beneficial by decreasing mortality and increasing the quality of life of people living with HIV infection (PLWH). However, long time medication requires good adherence and strong commitment from the patients so that they take ART medication on time to achieve long-term viral suppres- sion. This study aims to examine the level of adherence to ART and its associated factors among PLWH. Methods: A cross-sectional design was conducted at three HIV clinics in West Java Province, Indonesia. People diagnosed with HIV, aged over 18 years old, who had undertaken antiretroviral treatment for at least six months were recruited for this study. Adherence to ART was measured using self-reported measurement and a visual analogue scale (VAS). Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses. Results: There were 122 PLWH pur- posively recruited from three HIV- Clinics in West Java Province, Indonesia. The results showed that above half of the respondents showed good adherence to ART. Adherence was significantly associated with depression and perceived stigma. Stigma was found to be an independent predictor of adherence to ART. Conclusions: Routine assessment of adherence in clinical practice is essential to identify people at risk of treatment failure. This is crucial to an effective strategy aimed at promoting zero stigma in Indonesia.
Affiliation:
- Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
- STIKEP Persatuan Perawat Nasional Indonesia Jawa Barat, Indonesia
- Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
- Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
- Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
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3 |
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0.000 |
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Scopus 2020 |
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CiteScore (0.2) |
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Q4 (Medicine (all)) |
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SJR (0.144) |
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