06 Mar Adherence to antiretroviral therapy for HIV in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia: a comparative analysis of two regional cohorts
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Authored by: Rimke Bijker, Awachana Jiamsakul, Cissy Kityo, Sasisopin Kiertiburanakul, Margaret Siwale, Praphan Phanuphak, Sulaimon Akanmu, Romanee Chaiwarith, Ferdinand W Wit, Benedict LH Sim, Tamara Sonia Boender, Rossana Ditangco, Tobias F Rinke de Wit, Annette H Sohn, Raph L Hamers.
In: Journal of the International AIDS Society 2017, 20:21218
Our understanding of how to achieve optimal long-term adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in settings where the burden of HIV disease is highest remains limited. We compared levels and determinants of adherence over time between HIV-positive persons receiving ART who were enrolled in a bi-regional cohort in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.