Abstract
Patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection who were native to sub-Saharan Africa but lived in France were less adherent to antiretroviral therapy during a visit back to Africa, compared with their level of adherence in France. This was mainly related to self-perceived insufficient support from family members and/or fear of the consequences of disclosure of their HIV infection status to their family.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Africa South of the Sahara / ethnology
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Anti-HIV Agents / administration & dosage*
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Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use
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Female
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France / ethnology
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HIV Infections / drug therapy*
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HIV Infections / ethnology
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HIV Infections / psychology
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Patient Compliance / ethnology
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Patient Compliance / psychology
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Patient Compliance / statistics & numerical data*
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Socioeconomic Factors
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Travel