HIV Treatment Adherence, Patient Health Literacy, and Health Care Provider–Patient Communication

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Authors

Jean B. Nachega · Johns Hopkins University

Chelsea Morroni · Stellenbosch University

José M Zuniga · Association of Nurses in AIDS Care

Mauro Schechter · Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro

Jürgen K. Rockstroh · University of Bonn

Suniti Solomon · YR Gaitonde Centre for AIDS Research and Education

Renslow Sherer

Abstract

Optimal ART adherence remains a challenge globally. There is a critical need to improve patient-provider communication about the importance of ART adherence and its benefits for patient's health.

Topics & Keywords

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care

Volume 11, Issue 2, pp. 128-133

DOI: 10.1177/1545109712437244

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