The LIVE Network: a music-based messaging program to promote ART adherence self-management.
We developed and pilot-tested the efficacy, acceptability, and feasibility of a music program, The LIVE Network (LN), compared to standard care on outcomes of ART adherence, clinical indicators, and self-efficacy. The study was powered to detect differences at p < 0.1. We enrolled and followed 77 participants for 12 weeks (T3). Mean monthly pill counts (PC) declined over time in both groups. Although not significant, the LN had higher PC and a larger proportion had plasma antiretroviral trough levels within therapeutic range. The LN group did have significantly (p < 0.1) increased levels of adherence self-efficacy and decrease in viral loads.
Nell Hodgson School of Nursing, Emory University, 1520 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA, 30322, USA, nurmmcd@emory.edu.
Marcia McDonnell
MM
Holstad
Igho
I
Ofotokun
Melinda
M
Higgins
Steven
S
Logwood
D000328:Adult; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003863:Depression / Q000453:epidemiology; D005240:Feasibility Studies; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000523:psychology*; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D055118:Medication Adherence / Q000523:psychology*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D009146:Music / Q000523:psychology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012646:Self Administration; D012648:Self Care; D012944:Social Support; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D060145:Text Messaging; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
D019380:Anti-HIV Agents