A pilot study of food supplementation to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy among food-insecure adults in Lusaka, Zambia
Cantrell, R.A.; Sinkala, M.; Megazinni, K.; Lawson-Marriott, S.; Washington, S.; Chi, B.H.; Tambatamba-Chapula, B.; Levy, J.; Stringer, E.M.; Mulenga, L.; Stringer, J.S.A.
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes 49(2): 190-195
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1525-4135 PMID: 18769349 DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e31818455d2Document Number: 203091
Background: The provision of food supplementation to food-insecure patients initiating antiretroviral therapy (ART) may improve adherence to medications. Methods: A home-based adherence support program at 8 government clinics assessed patients for food insecurity. Four clinics provided food supplementation, and 4 acted as controls.
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