Quality of life in the HIV-positive patient: implications and consequences
B Aranda-Naranjo - Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 2004 - Elsevier
Many individuals newly infected with HIV struggle with psychosocial influences, such as
poverty, stigma, depression, substance abuse, domestic violence, and/or cultural beliefs …
poverty, stigma, depression, substance abuse, domestic violence, and/or cultural beliefs …
Understanding the interface of HIV, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance use and its implications for health outcomes
DJ Brief, AR Bollinger, MJ Vielhauer… - AIDS care, 2004 - Taylor & Francis
Many individuals living with HIV have been exposed to some type of traumatic event during
their lives and may be living with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A …
their lives and may be living with symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A …
Better physician-patient relationships are associated with higher reported adherence to antiretroviral therapy in patients with HIV infection
BACKGROUND: There is little evidence to support the widely accepted assertion that better
physician-patient relationships result in higher rates of adherence with recommended …
physician-patient relationships result in higher rates of adherence with recommended …
Social support, positive states of mind, and HIV treatment adherence in men and women living with HIV/AIDS.
Numerous studies have linked social support to better medication adherence among illness
groups, but few have examined potential mechanisms for this relationship. Relationships …
groups, but few have examined potential mechanisms for this relationship. Relationships …
Depressive symptoms, neurocognitive impairment, and adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy among HIV-infected persons
The association of depressive symptoms, neurocognitive impairment, and adherence to
highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) was evaluated in 135 HIV-infected persons …
highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) was evaluated in 135 HIV-infected persons …
Gender differences in factors associated with adherence to antiretroviral therapy
KM Berg, PA Demas, AA Howard… - Journal of general …, 2004 - Springer
OBJECTIVE: To identify gender differences in social and behavioral factors associated with
antiretroviral adherence. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SETTING: Methadone …
antiretroviral adherence. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. SETTING: Methadone …
Antiretroviral therapy adherence in Brazil
Objectives: This study evaluated the adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in 322
Brazilian outpatient services located in seven states providing care to 87 000 patients (72%) …
Brazilian outpatient services located in seven states providing care to 87 000 patients (72%) …
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy in rural persons living with HIV disease in the United States
BD Heckman, SL Catz, TG Heckman, JG Miller… - AIDS care, 2004 - Taylor & Francis
The current study delineated patterns and predictors of adherence to antiretroviral therapy in
329 persons living with HIV disease in rural areas of 12 US states. Participants provided self …
329 persons living with HIV disease in rural areas of 12 US states. Participants provided self …
Crack cocaine use and adherence to antiretroviral treatment among HIV-infected black women
TT Sharpe, LM Lee, AK Nakashima… - Journal of community …, 2004 - Springer
Since the appearance of crack cocaine in the 1980s, unprecedented numbers of women
have become addicted. A disproportionate number of female crack users are Black and …
have become addicted. A disproportionate number of female crack users are Black and …
Adherence to antiretroviral therapies: state of the science
NR Reynolds - Current HIV research, 2004 - ingentaconnect.com
HIV-related morbidity and mortality have been dramatically improved in populations treated
with combination antiretroviral therapy. Although it is widely recognized that adherence to …
with combination antiretroviral therapy. Although it is widely recognized that adherence to …