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Measuring adherence to antiretroviral treatment and assessing factors affecting adherence in a state primary healthcare clinic, Mitchells Plain Community Health Centre

Published in: South African Family Practice
Volume 54 , issue 1 , 2012 , pages: 77–78

DOI: 10.1080/20786204.2012.10874180

Author(s): T Engel Family Medicine and Primary Care, University of Stellenbosch, , AC Schlemmer Family Medicine and Primary Care, University of Stellenbosch,

Keywords: adherence , antiretroviral treatment , measuring adherence , factors affecting adherence , primary health care

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Abstract

Background: A need was identified to measure adherence levels to antiretroviral treatment (ART) in a resource-poor setting and to assess the impact on adherence to ART of partner disclosure, partner support, other support, and length of time between diagnosis and ART commencement.

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