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Information, Motivation, Behavioral Skills Model in Youth Newly Starting Antiretroviral Treatment
Sylvie Naar1, Angulique Outlaw2, Karen MacDonell3
1Department of Center for Translational Behavioral Science, Florida State University, 2010 Levy Ave., Bldg. B, Ste. B266, Tallahassee, FL, 32310, USA. Sylvie.Naar@med.fsu.edu.
Abstract:
An understanding of adherence among youth newly starting antiretroviral therapy (ART) is critical but understudied. The information-motivation-behavioral skills (IMB) model is often used to understand health behaviors, but has rarely been studied in youth with HIV. In a multi-site sample of 153 youth newly starting ART, structural equation modeling was utilized to test this model. The model was generally supported with information and behavioral skills directly related to the decision to adhere, while motivation was indirectly related through behavioral skills. Results suggest that interventions focusing on improving IMB constructs for medication adherence are important for preventing non-adherence in youth newly starting ART.
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