Adherence To Antiretroviral Therapy
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13. Psychological model of ART adherence behaviors in persons living with HIV/AIDS in Mexico: a structural equation analysis
ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE The objective of this study has been to test the ability of variables of a psychological model to predict antiretroviral therapy medication adherence behavior. METHODS We have conducted a cross-sectional study among 172 persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), who completed four self-administered assessments: 1) the Psychological Variable
Rev. Saúde Pública. Publicado em: 04/09/2017
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14. Treatment adherence in patients living with HIV/AIDS assisted at a specialized facility in Brazil
Abstract INTRODUCTION: In the 1990s, Brazil adopted a public policy that allowed for universal, free access to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Since then, treatment adherence has become a new challenge for administrators of sexually transmitted disease/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (STD/AIDS) policies. This study quantified adherence to ART and verified
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2017-09
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15. Virological suppression in children and adolescents is not influenced by genotyping, but depends on optimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the virological outcomes in children and adolescents infected with HIV-1 in Salvador, Bahia according to genotyping results. Methods: We retrospectively evaluated the rates of virological suppression of children and adolescents submitted to HIV-1 genotyping test from January/2008 to December/2012. The participants were follo
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2017-06
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16. Inseguridad alimentaria y adherencia al tratamiento antirretroviral en personas con VIH de México
Abstract The aims of this study are: 1) To analyze the relationship between food insecurity (FI) and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among people with HIV. 2) To evaluate the contribution of four possible mediators (lack of time due to work and family responsibilities, lack of resources to satisfy needs, psychological distress and side effects of A
Ciênc. saúde coletiva. Publicado em: 2017-02
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17. Aging, neurocognitive impairment and adherence to antiretroviral therapy in human immunodeficiency virus-infected individuals
ABSTRACT Background/objective: There is an increasing number of older patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection due to the success of antiretroviral therapy, the improved prognosis and life expectancy of patients, and the higher number of new infections among older individuals. The main objective of the present study was to compare the characteri
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2016-12
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18. Adherence to antiretroviral therapy of Brazilian HIV-infected children and their caregivers
Abstract Background Successful treatment of HIV-positive children requires a high level of adherence (at least 95%) to highly active antiretroviral therapy. Adherence is influenced by factors related to the child and caregivers. Objectives To evaluate children and caregivers characteristics associated to children's adherence. Methods Cross-sectional study
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2016-10
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19. Vaccination status of people living with HIV/AIDS in outpatient care in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Abstract Antiretroviral therapy has increased the survival of patients with HIV/AIDS, thus necessitating health promotion practice with immunization. Vaccines are critical components for protecting people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). The purpose of study was to analyze the vaccination status of PLWHA in outpatient care in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. Cross-se
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2016-10
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20. Extensive variation in drug-resistance mutational profile of Brazilian patients failing antiretroviral therapy in five large Brazilian cities
Abstract Background Development of drug-resistance mutations is the main cause of failure in antiretroviral therapy. In Brazil, there is scarce information on resistance pattern for patients failing antiretroviral therapy. Objectives To define the HIV mutational profile associated with drug resistance in Brazilian patients from 5 large cities, after first,
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2016-08
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21. Rifapentine for latent tuberculosis infection treatment in the general population and human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients: summary of evidence
AbstractLatent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-coinfection are challenges in the control of tuberculosis transmission. We aimed to assess and summarize evidence available in the literature regarding the treatment of LTBI in both the general and HIV-positive population, in order to support decision making by the Brazilian
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2015-10
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22. Relationship between viral load and behavioral measures of adherence to antiretroviral therapy in children living with human immunodeficiency virus in Latin America
Few studies have examined antiretroviral therapy adherence in Latin American children. Standardized behavioral measures were applied to a large cohort of human immunodeficiency virus-infected children in Brazil, Mexico, and Peru to assess adherence to prescribed antiretroviral therapy doses during the three days prior to study visits, assess timing of last m
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2015-06
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23. HIV/AIDS epidemic in the State of Amazonas: characteristics and trends from 2001 to 2012
A scoping review was conducted to describe the epidemiological characteristics of the human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) epidemic in the State of Amazonas, Brazil, from 2001 to 2012, and temporary patterns were estimated from surveillance data. The results suggest that in its third decade, the Amazon HIV/AIDS epidemic
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2015-06
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24. Opportunistic infections among individuals with HIV-1/AIDS in the highly active antiretroviral therapy era at a Quaternary Level Care Teaching Hospital
INTRODUCTION : In this study, clinical-laboratory and epidemiological characteristics are described for a group of 700 individuals with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)/AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) in the ART (antiretroviral therapy) era at a teaching hospital that provides a quaternary level of care, with an emphasis on opportunistic infecti
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.. Publicado em: 2015-04