Antiretroviral treatment considerations in Latino patients.
Latinos in the United States have been disproportionately affected by HIV, with a higher rate of infection, later diagnosis, and a higher death rate than Caucasians. Complicating the issue is that "Latino" is a broad term that encompasses diverse ethnic and racial groups, requiring a targeted approach to prevention and management of HIV infection. This article explores the demographics of HIV infection among Latinos in the United States, discusses cultural beliefs among Latinos that have an impact on prevention and access to care, and reviews strategies for managing HIV infection in this population.
University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA. rcampo@med.miami.edu
Rafael E
RE
Campo
Daniel
D
Alvarez
Guillermo
G
Santos
Juan
J
Latorre
D000328:Adult; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D024882:Drug Resistance, Viral; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000208:ethnology*; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance / Q000208:ethnology; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D015996:Survival Rate; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents