Predictors of attrition among high risk HIV-infected participants enrolled in a multi-site prevention trial

AIDS Behav. 2008 Nov;12(6):974-7. doi: 10.1007/s10461-007-9356-y. Epub 2008 Jan 18.

Abstract

Retaining high-risk individuals is critical for HIV prevention trials. The current analyses examined predictors of trial dropout among HIV-infected men and women in a multi-site HIV prevention trial. Results indicated that dropouts (n = 74) were more likely to be younger, depressed, and not taking antiretroviral therapy (ART) than those who continued (n = 815). No other background, substance use, or transmission risk differences were found, suggesting no direct evidence of dropout bias on key outcomes. Efforts may be warranted for early detection and treatment of depression and for improving retention of younger participants and those not on ART.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use
  • Depression
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control*
  • HIV Infections / transmission
  • HIV-1
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Multicenter Studies as Topic
  • Patient Dropouts* / psychology
  • Patient Dropouts* / statistics & numerical data
  • Patient Participation / statistics & numerical data
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic*
  • Risk

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents