Program for couples improves adherence. Researchers study impact of bringing in partner.
A couples adherence program called SMART (Sharing Medical Adherence Responsibilities Together) significantly improves medication adherence, a recent study shows. SMART encourages HIV sero-discordant couples to support each other with both HIV prevention and the infected partner's medication adherence.
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