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An Affordable HIV-1 Drug Resistance Monitoring Method for Resource Limited Settings
Published on: March 30, 2014
Violence, coping, and consistent medication adherence in HIV-positive couples.
Eliot J Lopez1, Deborah L Jones, Olga M Villar-Loubet
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL 33136, USA. elopez7@med.miami.edu
Summary
Intimate partner violence negatively impacts women's antiretroviral medication adherence, while negative coping strategies affect men's. Addressing violence is crucial for HIV treatment adherence.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a significant issue affecting health outcomes.
- Medication adherence is critical for managing HIV infection with antiretroviral therapy.
- Understanding factors influencing adherence is vital for effective HIV care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the influence of intimate partner violence (IPV) on antiretroviral medication adherence.
- To investigate gender-specific differences in adherence based on violence and coping strategies.
Main Methods:
- Recruited HIV seroconcordant and serodiscordant heterosexual couples in Miami.
- Assessed 190 participants on antiretroviral medication adherence, conflict resolution, and coping strategies.
- Analyzed the relationship between IPV, coping styles, and adherence rates.
Main Results:
- Baseline adherence was 90.29% for men and 87.77% for women.
- IPV negatively impacted adherence for women, but not men.
- Negative coping strategies predicted poor adherence for men, but not women.
- Violence correlated with poor coping styles in both genders.
Conclusions:
- Intimate partner violence presents a barrier to antiretroviral medication adherence, particularly for women.
- Gender-specific interventions considering coping strategies are needed.
- Involving partners in interventions may improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
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