title: Adherence to treatment.
abstract: Since the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy, the issue of strict adherence has become increasingly important. This chapter examines how the mental health provider can employ a multimodal approach to promoting patient adherence, which increases the chances of success.
authors.affiliation: Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York City, USA.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Wainberg
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Cournos
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / Q000523:psychology*; D003674:Defense Mechanisms; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000523:psychology*; D010358:Patient Participation / Q000523:psychology*; D016312:Treatment Refusal / Q000523:psychology