Nonadherence is Associated with Lack of HIV-Related Knowledge: A Cross-Sectional Study among HIV-Infected Individuals in Guinea-Bissau

Conclusion:
Main barriers for nonadherence were side effects, food insecurity, and simply forgetting. Lack of HIV-related knowledge about ART and HIV may be a barrier to nonadherence.

Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - July 4, 2016 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dyrehave, C., Rasmussen, D. N., Honge, B. L., Jespersen, S., Correia, F. G., Medina, C., Wejse, C., Rodkjaer, L., for the Bissau HIV Cohort Study Group Tags: Antiretroviral Therapy Source Type: research