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Seema Sahay1, K Srikanth Reddy, Sampada Dhayarkar

  • 1National AIDS Research Institute, Bhosari, Pune, India. ssahay@nariindia.org

The Indian Journal of Medical Research
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Optimizing adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial for managing HIV as a chronic disease. Addressing patient retention and understanding health-seeking behaviors are key challenges for effective HIV care programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • HIV/AIDS Management

Background:

  • HIV is now a manageable chronic condition, but suboptimal adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) can hinder treatment outcomes.
  • Universal access to HIV treatment necessitates optimizing adherence and learning from large-scale programs.
  • Patient retention within the healthcare system is a significant challenge alongside adherence.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current literature on ART scale-up, treatment outcomes, and the role of adherence in large-scale HIV programs.
  • To identify social, behavioral, biological, and program-related factors influencing ART adherence.
  • To explore strategies for improving patient adherence and retention in HIV care.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature review of studies and programs on ART scale-up and outcomes.
  • Analysis of factors affecting adherence and retention in HIV/AIDS care.
  • Articulation of a theoretical framework to address adherence barriers and facilitators.

Main Results:

  • Adherence optimization is critical, but patient retention remains a major challenge in HIV care.
  • Understanding patient health-seeking behavior and healthcare delivery is vital for improving adherence and retention.
  • Various factors (social, behavioral, biological, programmatic) impact ART adherence.

Conclusions:

  • A theoretical framework can guide interventions to improve adherence and retention in HIV care.
  • Empirically tested adherence measurement tools are needed for clinical and program settings.
  • Strengthening ART programs requires policy changes, integration with traditional health sectors, and enhanced community support, adopting a human rights approach.