La adherencia al tratamiento para el VIH/SIDA: Más allá de la toma de antirretrovirales

Translated title of the contribution: Adherence to treatment for HIV/AIDS: Beyond the uptake of antiretrovirals

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Abstract

Objective To describe adherence to non-pharmacological treatment in HIV/Aids diagnosed patients from Cali, Colombia, and its relation to socio-demographic factors. Material and Methods Observational cross-sectional study, with a sample of 277 HIV/AIDS diagnosed patients from nine health care centers. The Adherence to Treatment for HIV/AIDS Questionnaire was used as a measurement tool. Results 37 % of patients were adherent to non-pharmacological treatment. The analysis of the socio-demographic related factors shows that patients with less opportunity to adhere to non-pharmacological treatment were those younger than 40 years. Conclusions Adherence to non-pharmacological treatment was low and seems to be a generalized problem in HIV/Aids population, being lower in people younger than 40 years. Results show the need to conduct interventions aimed at improving non-pharmacological adherence, in order to contribute to infection control. Interventions should be implemented in all the diagnosed patients, with special emphasis on youth.

Translated title of the contributionAdherence to treatment for HIV/AIDS: Beyond the uptake of antiretrovirals
Original languageSpanish
Pages (from-to)528-540
Number of pages13
JournalRevista de Salud Publica
Volume17
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2015

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