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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
immunology and microbiology
Factors influencing adherence to antiretroviral medication in Ilorin, Nigeria
Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care, Volume 9, No. 3, Year 2010
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Background: Good adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is required for viral suppression and prevention of drug resistance. Patients' adherence to HAART has not been determined since the commencement of HAART at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH), Ilorin, Nigeria, over 5 years ago. Objectives: To determine the adherence level of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) to HAART and identify associated factors. Methodology: A semistructured questionnaire was administered to PLWHA, who were accessing treatment. Sociodemographic, lifestyle, HIV medical, and drug history were obtained from them. Adherence was self-reported. Good adherence was taking of 95% of the prescribed doses of HAART over the preceding 30 days before consultation. Results: Study participants were 253; majority, 58.5%, were females. About 70.8% of them had good adherence. Older age and male sex correlated better with adherence. Conclusion: People living with HIV/AIDS were quite adherent to HAART. Male sex and older age were positive predictors of adherence. Adherence among the young age and females needs strengthening. © The Author(s) 2010.
Authors & Co-Authors
Salami, Alakija Kazeem
Nigeria, Ilorin
University of Ilorin
Fadeyi, Abayomi
Nigeria, Ilorin
University of Ilorin
James, Ogunmodede
Nigeria, Ilorin
University of Ilorin
Desalu, Olufemi Olumuyiwa
Nigeria, Ilorin
University of Ilorin
Statistics
Citations: 44
Authors: 4
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1177/1545109710368722
ISSN:
15451097
e-ISSN:
15570886
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Infectious Diseases
Study Locations
Nigeria
Participants Gender
Male
Female