| The role of HIV serostatus disclosure in antiretroviral medication adherence. | |
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PMID: 16721505 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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This study examined the relationship between HIV serostatus disclosure and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). The study was conducted with 215 HIV-seropositive patients who demonstrated poor adherence (<80%) and who were in serodiscordant relationships. Participants completed self-report measures regarding HIV serostatus disclosure and reasons for missing ART doses, as well as electronic monitoring of ART adherence (MEMS caps). Overall, 19% of the sample reported missing medication doses in the last two months due to concerns regarding serostatus disclosure. Participants who reported greater serostatus disclosure to others demonstrated higher rates of adherence, and this relationship remained after controlling for other explanatory variables. The relationship between disclosure and adherence was not mediated by practical support for adherence from others. Interventions to improve ART adherence should address the role of serostatus disclosure by providing patients with skills to maintain adherence in contexts of non-disclosure and to make informed choices regarding selective disclosure. |
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Authors:
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Michael J Stirratt; Robert H Remien; Anna Smith; Olivia Q Copeland; Curtis Dolezal; Daniel Krieger; |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AIDS and behavior Volume: 10 ISSN: 1090-7165 ISO Abbreviation: AIDS Behav Publication Date: 2006 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-08-23 Completed Date: 2006-10-26 Revised Date: 2007-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9712133 Medline TA: AIDS Behav Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 483-93 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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HIV Center for Clinical and Behavioral Studies, New York State Psychiatric Institute and Columbia University, New York, New York 10032, USA. mjs2114@columbia.edu. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use* Female HIV Infections / drug therapy*, psychology HIV Seropositivity / psychology* Humans Male Patient Compliance* Questionnaires Self Disclosure* Social Support |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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R01 MH61173/MH/NIMH NIH HHS; T32 MH19139/MH/NIMH NIH HHS |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-HIV Agents |
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