Communication strategies to improve HIV treatment adherence |
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Authors: | Rochon Donna Ross Michael W Looney Carol Nepal Vishnu P Price Andrea J Giordano Thomas P |
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Institution: | Department of Family & Community Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, 3701 Kirby Drive, Suite 600, Houston, TX 77098, USA. drochon@bcm.edu |
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Abstract: | Although antiretroviral therapy has increased the survival of HIV-positive patients, traditional approaches to improving medication adherence have failed consistently. Acknowledging the role of communication in health behavior, we conducted a qualitative study to learn about patients' HIV treatment adherence experiences and to identify which communication strategies might influence adherence. Findings indicate that five constructs--cultural beliefs/language, stigma, cues to action, self-efficacy, and mood state--are potentially modifiable by improved communication. Results will be used to create a direct marketing campaign targeted to HIV-infected patients. |
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