Mental health and implications for antiretroviral adherence in a multiethnic Asian cohort

Conclusion
Significant psychological distress occurring early in HIV care predicts future non-adherence to antiretroviral treatment, highlighting the importance of early detection and intervention for psychological distress in people living with HIV. Mental health interventions should be intercalated with treatment adherence interventions to improve HIV treatment outcomes.

Source: Sexually Transmitted Infections - October 21, 2022 Category: Sexual Medicine Authors: Dhaliwal, J. S., Chan, L. G., Goh, J. C. B., Koh, K. H. E., Wong, C. S. Tags: Open access Original research Source Type: research