ART Adherence and Associated Factors at NEMMGH, Hossana, Ethiopia

Daily adherence to a medication is challenging for most people and even more challenging for people with ART. Assessment of adherence with in ART is a critical component of the successful evaluation of therapeutic outcomes. Poor medication adherence can result in the misinterpretation of outcome. Research on factors affecting adherence in HIV/AIDS has been scarce, and few investigations have evaluated strategies for enhancing patient participation. One reason may be the absence of a conceptual framework to guide research. Consistent with previous research on medical adherence,this book propose a framework whereby factors affecting adherence in ART can be categorized as characteristics of the: (i) individual, (ii) treatment regimen, (iii) patient-provider relationship, (iv) clinical setting, and (v) disease. We love your adherence to medication you have!