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HIV-Related Stigma, Motivation to Adhere to Antiretroviral Therapy, and Medication Adherence Among HIV-Positive Methadone-Maintained Patients.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Opioid agonist therapies with methadone are associated with higher levels of adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART); yet, no studies have explored factors associated with optimal ART levels in HIV-positive patients on methadone maintenance treatment, including explanatory pathways using mediation analysis. SETTING:Participants included 121 HIV-positive, methadone-maintained patients who reported HIV-risk behaviors and were taking ART. METHODS:Participants were assessed using an audio computer-assisted self-interview. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify significant correlates and PROCESS macro to test the explanatory pathway (ie, mediational effect) for optimal ART adherence. RESULTS:Among 121 participants, almost 40% reported suboptimal adherence to ART. Optimal ART adherence was significantly associated with being virally suppressed [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) = 6.470, P = 0.038], higher motivation to adhere to ART (aOR = 1.171, P = 0.011), and lower anticipated HIV-related stigma (aOR = 0.384, P = 0.015). Furthermore, results revealed an indirect effect of motivation on the relationship between HIV stigma and ART adherence (effect = -0.121, P = 0.043), thus supporting the mediation effect. CONCLUSIONS:Our findings underscore the complexities surrounding ART adherence, even in patients on methadone maintenance treatment. These findings provide insights on how to more effectively intervene to optimize HIV treatment outcomes, including HIV treatment-as-prevention initiatives, in methadone-maintained patients.

SUBMITTER: Shrestha R

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6331231 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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HIV-Related Stigma, Motivation to Adhere to Antiretroviral Therapy, and Medication Adherence Among HIV-Positive Methadone-Maintained Patients.

Shrestha Roman R Altice Frederick L FL Copenhaver Michael M MM

Journal of acquired immune deficiency syndromes (1999) 20190201 2

<h4>Background</h4>Opioid agonist therapies with methadone are associated with higher levels of adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART); yet, no studies have explored factors associated with optimal ART levels in HIV-positive patients on methadone maintenance treatment, including explanatory pathways using mediation analysis.<h4>Setting</h4>Participants included 121 HIV-positive, methadone-maintained patients who reported HIV-risk behaviors and were taking ART.<h4>Methods</h4>Participants were ...[more]

PMID: 30383588

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Project description:Introduction:Youth in Uganda are disproportionately impacted by HIV and report significant barriers to ART adherence. We asked participants how fixed versus flexible adherence target setting for incentive interventions, in combination with other support systems, could help HIV-positive youth in Uganda reach medication adherence targets. Methods:Four focus groups conducted in Luganda were audiotaped, transcribed, and translated into English; the transcriptions were then coded using Dedoose software. Two members of the research team read the text and identified the basic topics covered. A codebook was developed that detailed inclusion and exclusion criteria for each topic area, as well as typical entries for each code. A directed content analysis was used to identify key themes. Results:Several themes were common across groups. Participants consistently maintained that they preferred to set their own adherence targets. But regardless of how adherence targets were assigned, participants noted that missing their target was disappointing. They commented positively on the use of Medication Event Monitoring System (MEMS) caps, noting that knowing their adherence information was being tracked often encouraged them to take their medications. Participants reported that receiving text messages further motivated them to take their medications; however, on occasions when they reported not doing well, they wanted intensive follow-up by staff. Participants said that the prize drawing alone did not motivate their ART adherence and that receiving 'zero' in the drawing was disheartening. Conclusion:We found that participants preferred to set their own adherence targets and that doing so increased a sense of ownership in achieving them. All participants enjoyed using MEMS caps and expressed disappointment at needing to return the device at the study's completion. Participants noted that text message reminders may be a useful way to help patients stay motivated between clinic visits; however, ongoing engagement and support are needed from providers and counselors. Finally, our participants stressed the importance of including incentives with a small, positive value rather than 0 when designing the lowest prize.

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HIV-Related Stigma, Motivation to Adhere to Antiretroviral Therapy, and Medication Adherence Among HIV-Positive Methadone-Maintained Patients.

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HIV-Related Stigma, Motivation to Adhere to Antiretroviral Therapy, and Medication Adherence Among HIV-Positive Methadone-Maintained Patients.

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