Analysis of the level of adherence to pharmacological treatment in patients aged 20 to 25 years with HIV at the IESS hospital “Teodoro Maldonado Carbo”
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HIV, Medication Adherence, Treatment Adherence and Compliance, Young Adult, Suicidal IdeationAbstract
This study assesses adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) among young HIV patients at the IESS "Teodoro Maldonado Carbo" Hospital. Given the transformation of HIV into a manageable chronic disease due to HAART, adherence to the therapeutic regimen emerges as a critical factor for its effectiveness. Materials and Methods: An observational, cross-sectional, and descriptive design was employed, incorporating a sample of 130 patients aged 20 to 25, randomly selected from a population of 190. Adherence to treatment was assessed using the Simplified Medication Adherence Questionnaire (SMAQ), and additional data were gathered on socioeconomic factors and support networks. Results:
A total of 57.7% of the patients demonstrated high treatment adherence. Furthermore, 59.3% of the participants had access to a support network, and 24.6% exhibited suicidal ideation. A moderate positive correlation was found between adherence and the presence of support networks. Conclusions:The study reveals a lower adherence rate than generally reported in the existing literature, emphasizing the importance of context-specific intervention strategies. The presence of support networks emerges as a significant factor, aligning with previous studies on their impact on treatment adherence.
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