Factors Affecting Adherence to ARV Drugs Among Adults Attending Meatu Hospital ART Clinic in Meatu District
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TextPublisher number: Wurzburg Road 35, BMC Premises, Post Code: 33102: P. O. Box 1464, Mwanza – Tanzania: Phone: +255 28 298 3384: Fax: +255 28 298 3386: Email: vc@bugando.ac.tz : www.bugando.ac.tzLanguage: English Language: Kiswahili Publication details: Mwanza, Tanzania: Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] : ©2014Description: viii; 33 Pages; Includes ReferencesSubject(s): Summary: Abstract:
Background: The introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has given hope to many people living with HIV/AIDS. ART is effective in suppressing HIV replication, decreasing morbidity, and mortality and improving quality of life, therefore adherence to this medication is very crucial. Sustaining adherence represents a significant challenge for adults getting treatment at Meatu District Hospital.
Study objective: The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting adherence to ARV drugs among adults attending Meatu Hospital-ART clinic in Meatu district.
Study methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study combining quantitative and qualitative methods. An interviewer administered questionnaire was used to collect data in adults. Adherence was ascertained by asking patients whether they missed any medication from the previous visit to the current visit, therefore in this study adherence is defined as not missing any dose from the current visit (which is usually one month), according to self-reports.
Results: Two hundred and seventy six adults were enrolled in the study, of which 66.7% were optimal-adherent. And 33.3% were Sub-optimal adherence.
Conclusion: Despite obstacles to ARV adherence, the overall mean composite adherence rate of 98.9% in Meatu hospital. However more efforts are needed to ensure optimal adherence among the small group (1.1%) of ARV users who are currently taking less than the critical 95% of their dosage.
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Abstract:
Background: The introduction of antiretroviral therapy (ART) has given hope to many people living with HIV/AIDS. ART is effective in suppressing HIV replication, decreasing morbidity, and mortality and improving quality of life, therefore adherence to this medication is very crucial. Sustaining adherence represents a significant challenge for adults getting treatment at Meatu District Hospital.
Study objective: The purpose of this study was to identify factors affecting adherence to ARV drugs among adults attending Meatu Hospital-ART clinic in Meatu district.
Study methods: This was a cross-sectional descriptive study combining quantitative and qualitative methods. An interviewer administered questionnaire was used to collect data in adults. Adherence was ascertained by asking patients whether they missed any medication from the previous visit to the current visit, therefore in this study adherence is defined as not missing any dose from the current visit (which is usually one month), according to self-reports.
Results: Two hundred and seventy six adults were enrolled in the study, of which 66.7% were optimal-adherent. And 33.3% were Sub-optimal adherence.
Conclusion: Despite obstacles to ARV adherence, the overall mean composite adherence rate of 98.9% in Meatu hospital. However more efforts are needed to ensure optimal adherence among the small group (1.1%) of ARV users who are currently taking less than the critical 95% of their dosage.
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