Self-reported adherence to Haart in South-Eastern Nigeria is related to patients' use of pill box

Bibliographic Data

ID2177584
AuthorsChinwe Victoria Ukwe (University of Nigeria), Obinna Ikechukwu Ekwunife (0000-0003-0879-3861, University of Nigeria), Patrick Ogochukwu Udeogaranya (University of Nigeria), Ukamaka I Iwuamadi (Community Care)
Year2010
Volume7
Issue1
Pages10-15
Publication date2010-07-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSAHARA-J Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1729-0376 • E-ISSN: 1813-4424
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/17290376.2010.9724950
PMID21409290
OpenAlexW2157568591
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited7

The aim of this study was to assess levels of adherence and predictors of adherence to HAART in South-Eastern Nigeria. Selfreported adherence to HAART was assessed at 4-week intervals for a period of 3 months. A 10-item questionnaire was used to assess hypothesised factors in adherence to HAART. The average adherence score for the 3 months of follow-up was correlated with 10-item hypothesised factors and patient demographic variables. Linear regression was used to model the relationship between self-reported adherence and factors found to be correlated with adherence. The average adherence level of subjects that took part in the study was 86.1% ± 30.1%. Use of an adherence aid (pill box) was correlated with adherence (r=0.22, p<0.001, β=8.3%). The study revealed a slightly higher adherence level compared with most reports in Africa. Use of a pill box could help adherence to HAART, particularly in South-Eastern Nigeria

Family medicine · Medication adherence · Pill · Traditional medicine · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medication Adherence and Compliance · Medicine · Internal Medicine · Pharmacology

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