Article

Self-reported adverse effects as barriers to adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV-infected patients in Pretoria

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 50 , issue 5 , 2008 , pages: 49–49b

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2008.10873763

Author(s): NG Malangu School of Public Health, University of Limpopo, Medunsa Campus,

Abstract

Background: Adherence is the key to the effectiveness of antiretroviral therapy. However, many factors have been identified as facilitating or hampering adherence. The aim of this study was to determine barriers and facilitators of adherence with particular emphasis on adverse effects.

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