Vulnerabilities and Resilience Processes in Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy

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ID21432729
AuthorsPatrícia Paiva Carvalho (0000-0002-7072-320X, Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro), Eliane Maria Fleury Seidl (0000-0002-1942-5100, Universidade de Brasília), Fabio Scorsolini-Comin (0000-0001-6281-3371, Universidade de São Paulo)
Year2025
Volume35
Publication date2025-01-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenuePaidéia (Ribeirão Preto (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0103-863X • E-ISSN: 1982-4327
PublisherFapUNIFESP (SciELO) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1590/1982-4327e3529
OpenAlexW7110408784
SciELOS0103-863X2025000100210
LanguageEN
References cited15

Antiretroviral Therapy has reduced HIV morbidity and mortality. However, its benefits depend on adherence to treatment. The objective was to investigate the factors associated with adherence to antiretroviral medications by people living with HIV. The study was conducted with 237 adults, including adults and the elderly, using: Characterization questionnaire; Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale; Resilience Assessment Scale; Duke Religiosity Index; Spirituality Self Rating Scale, and Questionnaire to assess adherence to antiretroviral treatment. Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses were performed. Of the participants, 72.6% were considered adherent. Symptoms of anxiety, increased frequency of alcohol consumption, and illicit drug use increased the odds of non-adherence, while resilience had a positive impact on adherence. The findings highlighted the impact of mental health on adherence and can guide the design of interventions that more effectively consider this dimension in the care of this group

Antiretroviral therapy · Anxiety · Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) · Mental health · Odds · Psychological intervention · Psychological resilience · Religiosity · Resilience (materials science) · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology · Resilience and Mental Health

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