This study used data from 1,889 HIV-positive patients on antiretroviral (ARV) medications
who participated in the HIV Cost and Services Utilization Study to investigate whether …

Background: Mental illness (MI) and substance abuse (SA) are common in HIV-positive
patients. MI/SA consistently predict poorer antiretroviral adherence, suggesting that affected …

This study examined the relationship of adherence to antiretroviral treatment with three types
of social support (partner, friends, and family) and use of two coping strategies (denial and …

Objective: To determine the relationship between incident depression symptoms and
suboptimal adherence to HIV highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Methods …

Objective: To identify the effects of substance abuse status (active, former, and never) on
utilization of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), medication adherence, and …

This paper reviews the literature on various mental health problems and their impact on
adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Depression, anxiety disorders, and disorders …

OBJECTIVE: To assess the roles of socioeconomic status, social stability, social stress,
health beliefs, and illicit drug use with nonadherence to antiretroviral therapy. DESIGN …

In HIV/AIDS, symptoms of depression or post-traumatic stress may interfere with important
self-care behaviors such as the ability to adhere to one's medical treatment regimen …

Objective: The aims of this study were to investigate the stability of depressive symptoms
over time, explore possible reasons for the genesis of depressive symptoms, examine …

Identifying which mental disorders, substance use, and regimen factors influence non-
adherence is a critical step in developing patient-customized interventions. In this cross …