Erschienen in:
17.10.2018 | Original Paper
Antiretroviral Adherence Trajectories Among Black Americans Living with HIV
verfasst von:
Erik D. Storholm, Laura M. Bogart, Matt G. Mutchler, David J. Klein, Bonnie Ghosh-Dastidar, Bryce McDavitt, Glenn J. Wagner
Erschienen in:
AIDS and Behavior
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Ausgabe 8/2019
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Abstract
Black people living with HIV (BPLWH) are less likely to adhere to antiretroviral treatment than are members of other racial/ethnic groups. Data were combined from two studies of BPLWH (n = 239) to estimate adherence trajectories using a semiparametric, group-based modeling strategy over three time-points (spanning 6 months). Analyses identified three groups of individuals (high-stable, moderately low-stable, low-decreasing). Multinomial logistic regressions were used to predict trajectory membership with multiple levels of socio-ecological factors (structural, institutional/health system, community, interpersonal/network, individual). Older age was associated with being in the high-stable group, whereas substance use, lower perceived treatment effectiveness, and lower quality healthcare ratings were related to being in the moderately low-stable group. In sum, multiple socio-ecological factors contribute to adherence among BPLWH and thus could be targeted in future intervention efforts.