P4.090 Reminders Remain the Best Client Driven Adherence Coping Strategy For Those Taking Lifelong on Anti Retro Viral Therapy (ART)-The AIDS Support Organization (TASO) Operational Research Findings. (13th July 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kawuba, A; Denis, M; Nathan, K; Faridah, N; Shafik, M
• Is Part Of: Sexually transmitted infections. Volume 89(2013)Supplement 1
• Page Start: A316
• Page End: A316
• Publication Date: 2013-07-13
• Subjects: Adherence -- Coping -- strategies; Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; HIV infections -- Periodicals; 616.951005
• DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2013-051184.0988
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-4973

Abstract

Abstract : Background: For one to register ART success, good adherence is of utmost importance. With Art paradigm shift clients face a number of challenges in the long term that requires long term strategies for success. A study to assess the major ART adherence coping strategies among clients enrolled on treatment with a four years and above experience was conducted. Method: This was a cross sectional study by design using semi structured questionnaires. Data was analysed using logistic regression model. Convenient sampling targeting a total of 400 TASO clients aged 18 years and above, with over four years experience on ART first line Regimen. Results: A total of 400 clients were interviewed and 43% coped by using reminders, 0.3% by their times of brushing their teeth, 7.5% by before and after morning and evening prayers, 1% by counsellors support, 9.5% by their medicine companions and 38.8% had this as a habit. Conclusion: Majority of the clients use reminders for good adherence in the long term. Baseline adherence preparation is very important since it directly leads to development of positive adherence habits.