Assessment of adherence with medications in human immunodeficiency virus-infected children

Pediatr Infect Dis J. 2001 Dec;20(12):1174-6. doi: 10.1097/00006454-200112000-00017.

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the reliability of screening for medication adherence in HIV-infected children. The results suggest that caregivers who are unable to describe the medication regimen or who are nonadherent with appointments are unlikely to adhere to the medication regimen. Adherence with at least 90% of medication doses was associated with a virologic response.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Caregivers*
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy*
  • HIV Infections / virology
  • HIV-1 / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Patient Compliance*

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents