Antiretroviral adherence issues among HIV-positive adolescents and young adults.
A total of 31 youth from a multidisciplinary adolescent human immunodeficiency virus clinic were surveyed to gain information about their adherence to complex antiretroviral regimens and elucidate factors that may be associated with adherence. Results indicated that 61% of subjects reported >90% compliance with their medications in the previous 90 days.
Belzer
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ME
Division of Adolescent Medicine, Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, California 90054-0700, USA.
Fuchs
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DN
Luftman
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GS
Tucker
D J
DJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015331:Cohort Studies; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006679:HIV Seropositivity / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000208:ethnology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010349:Patient Compliance; D012650:Self Disclosure
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents