Association of antiretroviral and clinic adherence with orphan status among HIV-infected children in Western Kenya
Vreeman, R.C.; Wiehe, S.E.; Ayaya, S.O.; Musick, B.S.; Nyandiko, W.M.
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 49(2): 163-170
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1525-4135 PMID: 18769353 DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e318183a996Document Number: 203088
Background: Pediatric adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is not well studied in resource-limited settings. Reported ART adherence may be influenced by contextual factors, such as orphan status. Objectives: The objectives of this study were to describe self- and proxy-reported pediatric ART adherence in a resource-limited population and to investigate associated contextual factors.
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