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Antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa: adherence lessons from tuberculosis and leprosy
S E Reid1, C A Reid, S H Vermund
1Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia, PO Box 34681, Plot 5977 Benakale Road, Northmead, Lusaka, Zambia. stewart@cidrz.org
Abstract:
Declining drug costs and increases in international donor interest are leading to greater availability of antiretroviral treatment programmes for persons living with the human immunodeficiency virus in parts of sub-Saharan Africa. Ensuring adequate adherence to antiretroviral drug therapy is one of the principal challenges facing successful implementation in Africa, where 70% of the world's infected persons live. Tuberculosis and leprosy are two diseases of global importance whose control programmes can provide important lessons for developing antiretroviral drug adherence strategies. This paper examines various approaches used in tuberculosis and leprosy control which could help enhance adherence to antiretroviral therapy in resource-limited settings.
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