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  Contributing Adherence/Nonadherence Factors

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High-Risk Behaviors
Fatigue
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General Reports
    

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Food insecurity, sexual risk behavior, and adherence to antiretroviral therapy among women living with HIV: A systematic review.
Chop E, Duggaraju A, Flignor A,  et al 
Health Care Women Int. 2017 Jun 6:0
Abstract

 Influence of Side Effects on ART Adherence Among PLWH in China: The Moderator Role of ART-Related Knowledge.
Zhou G, Li X, Qiao S, Shen Z, Zhou Y
AIDS Behav
. 2017 May 16.
Abstract

Examination of the Role of Religious and Psychosocial Factors in HIV Medication Adherence Rates.
Dalmida SG, McCoy K, Koenig HG, et al
J Relig Health. 2017 Mar11.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE

Patient-Reported Barriers to Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Shubber Z, Mills EJ, Nachega JB,  et al
PLoS Med. 2016 Nov 29;13(11):e1002183.
Paper

The Role of ARV Associated Adverse Drug Reactions in Influencing Adherence Among HIV-Infected Individuals: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Meta-Synthesis.
Li H, Marley G, Ma W,
AIDS Behav.
2016 Sep 9. 
Abstract

Non-Disclosure of HIV Status and Associations with Psychological Factors, ART Non-Adherence, and Viral Load Non-Suppression Among People Living with HIV in the UK.
Daskalopoulou M, Lampe FC, Sherr L, et al
AIDS Behav
. 2016 Sep 1.
Abstract

An Index of Multiple Psychosocial, Syndemic Conditions Is Associated with Antiretroviral Medication Adherence Among HIV-Positive Youth.
Kuhns LM, Hotton AL, Garofalo R, et al
AIDS Patient Care STDS
. 2016 Apr;30(4):185-192
Abstract

Impact of Pill Burden on Adherence, Risk of Hospitalization, and Viral Suppression in Patients with HIV Infection and AIDS Receiving Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy.
Sutton SS, Magagnoli J, Hardin JW.
Pharmacotherapy
.
2016 Feb 29.
Abstract

Self-reported nonadherence to antiretroviral therapy as a predictor of viral failure and mortality.
Glass TR, Sterne JA, Schneider MP, et al;
 
AIDS
. 2015 Oct 23;29(16):2195-2200.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
High Current CD4+ T Cell Count Predicts Suboptimal Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy.
Pasternak AO, de Bruin M, Bakker M, et al
PLoS One
. 2015 Oct 15;10(10):e0140791.
Paper

The impact of representative payee services on medication adherence among unstably housed people living with HIV/AIDS.
Hawk M, McLaughlin J, Farmartino C, et al

AIDS Care
. 2015 Oct 7:1-6.
Abstract

Antiretroviral Refill Adherence Correlates with, But Poorly Predicts Retention in HIV Care.
Bonacci RA, Frasca K, Swift L, et al 
AIDS Behav. 2015 Sep 23
.
Abstract

Health behavior predictors of medication adherence among low health literacy people living with HIV/AIDS.
Pellowski JA, Kalichman SC.
J Health Psychol. 2015 Feb 20
Abstract

Partner-Focused Adherence Intervention for Second-line Antiretroviral Therapy: A Multinational Randomized Trial (ACTG A5234).
Gross R, Zheng L, La Rosa A, Sun X,  et al
Lancet HIV
. 2015 Jan 1;2(1):e12-e19.
Abstract

Barriers to Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence and Plasma HIV RNA Suppression Among AIDS Clinical Trials Group Study Participants.
Saberi P, Neilands TB, Vittinghoff E,  et al

AIDS Patient Care STDS
. 2015 Jan 23.
Abstract

The impact of HIV treatment-related stigma on uptake of antiretroviral therapy.
Cama E, Brener L, Slavin S, de Wit J.
AIDS
Care
. 2015 Jan 7:1-4.
Abstract

Health Literacy in HIV Treatment: Accurate Understanding of Key Biological Treatment Principles is Not Required for Good ART Adherence.
Laws MB, Danielewicz M, Rana A, et al

AIDS Behav
. 2014 Oct 30.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Psychosocial Predictors of Non-Adherence and Treatment Failure in a Large Scale Multi-National Trial of Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV: Data from the ACTG A5175/PEARLS Trial.
Safren SA, Biello KB, Smeaton L, et al

PLoS One
. 2014 Aug 25;9(8):e104178.
Paper

Pain Treatment and Antiretroviral Medication Adherence Among Vulnerable HIV-Positive Patients.
Surratt HL, Kurtz SP, Levi-Minzi MA, et al
AIDS Patient Care STDS
. 2014 Jul 1
Abstract

The Relationship Between CAM Use and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapies Among Persons Living With HIV
Littlewood RA, Vanable PA
Health Psychol
. 2013 Aug 19.
Abstract

A Review of the Role of Food Insecurity in Adherence to Care and Treatment Among Adult and Pediatric Populations Living with HIV and AIDS.
Young S, Wheeler AC, McCoy SI, Weiser SD.
AIDS Behav. 2013 Jul 11
Abstract

The Impact of Stressful Life Events, Symptom Status, and Adherence Concerns on Quality of Life in People Living With HIV.
Corless IB, Voss J, Guarino AJ,  et al

J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2013 Mar 6.
Abstract

Conditional Economic Incentives to Improve HIV Treatment Adherence: Literature Review and Theoretical Considerations.
Galárraga O, Genberg BL, Martin RA, et al
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AIDS Behav
. 2013 Jan 31.
Abstract

Impact of immune reconstitution inflammatory syndrome on antiretroviral therapy adherence.
Nachega JB, Morroni C, Chaisson RE,  et al

Patient Prefer Adherence
. 2012;6:887-91
Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
Adherence to antiretroviral therapy and treatment outcomes among conflict-affected and forcibly displaced populations: a systematic review.
Mendelsohn JB, Schilperoord M, Spiegel P, Ross DA.
Confl Health. 2012 Oct 31;6(1):9.
Paper

Sex differences in adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy: A meta-analysis.
Ortego C, Huedo-Medina TB, Santos P, et al
AIDS Care
. 2012 Apr 25.  
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Spillover adherence effects of fixed-dose combination HIV therapy.
Kauf TL, Davis KL, Earnshaw SR, Davis EA
Patient Prefer Adherence. 2012;6:155-64.
Paper

Factors Associated with Complete Adherence to HIV Combination Antiretroviral Therapy.
Juday T, Gupta S, Grimm K, et al
HIV Clin Trials. 2011 Mar-Apr;12(2):71-8.
Abstract

Factors associated with non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy in the SUN study.
Kyser M, Buchacz K, Bush TJ, Conley LJ,
et al
AIDS Care
. 2011 Feb 2:1-11
Abstract

Factors associated with non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy in the SUN study.
Kyser M, Buchacz K, Bush TJ,
et al
AIDS Care
. 2011 Feb 2:1-11.
Abstract

Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills barriers associated with intentional versus unintentional ARV non-adherence behavior among HIV-positive patients in clinical
care.
Norton WE, Amico KR, Fisher WA,  et al 
AIDS
Care
. 2010 Jun 14:1-9.
Abstract
 

Average Adherence to Boosted Protease Inhibitor Therapy, rather than the Pattern of Missed Doses, as a Predictor of HIV RNA Replication.
Parienti JJ, Ragland K, Lucht F, et al 
Clin Infect Dis. 2010 Mar 8
Abstract

Pre-existing minority drug-resistant HIV-1 variants, adherence, and risk of antiretroviral treatment failure.
Paredes R, Lalama CM, Ribaudo HJ, et al
J Infect Dis
. 2010 Mar;201(5):662-71.
Abstract

Longitudinal Analysis of Patterns and Predictors of Changes in Self-Reported Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy: Swiss HIV Cohort Study.
Glass TR, Battegay M, Cavassini M, et al  
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2009 Dec 23.
Abstract

An Evidence-Based Review of Treatment-Related Determinants of Patients' Nonadherence to HIV Medications.
Atkinson MJ, Petrozzino JJ.  
AIDS Patient Care STDS
. 2009 Jul 30
Abstract

Factors associated with non-adherence to long-term highly active antiretroviral therapy: a 10 year follow-up analysis with correction for the bias induced by missing data.
Protopopescu C, Raffi F, Roux P, et al

J Antimicrob Chemother
. 2009 Jul 14.
Abstract

Impact of metabolic complications on antiretroviral treatment adherence:
clinical and public health implications.
Nachega JB, Trotta MP, Nelson M, Ammassari A.
Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2009 Aug;6(3):121-9.
Abstract

The Role of Anger in Adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Treatment in Patients Infected with HIV.
Leombruni P, Fassino S, Lavagnino L, et al 
Psychother Psychosom
. 2009 May 21;78(4):254-257
Abstract

Utilization of Medical Treatments and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy among HIV-Positive Adults with Histories of Childhood Sexual Abuse.
Meade CS, Hansen NB, Kochman A, Sikkema KJ.

AIDS Patient Care STDS
. 2009 Mar 4
Abstract
 

 

     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters

  Suboptimal self-reported antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence associated with certain protease inhibitors and virologic rebound in the SMART study
S. Mannheimer, J.L. O'Connor, E.M. Gardner, et al.
(XIX International AIDS Conference)
Abstract

Drug Regimen
    

General

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Barriers to HIV Medication Adherence as a Function of Regimen Simplification.
Chen Y, Chen K, Kalichman SC.
Ann Behav Med
. 2016 Aug 10.
Abstract

Comparison of HIV Virologic Failure Rates Between Patients with Variable Adherence to Three Antiretroviral Regimen Types.
Gordon LL, Gharibian D, Chong K, Chun H.

AIDS Patient Care STDS
. 2015 Jul;29(7):384-8.
.
Abstract

Comparison of Adherence Rates for Antiretroviral, Blood Pressure, or Mental Health Medications for HIV-Positive Patients at an Academic Medical Center Outpatient Pharmacy.
Langness J, Cook PF, Gill J,  et al

J Manag Care Pharm
. 2014 Aug;20(8):809-14
Abstract

Concurrent Use of Comedications Reduces Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among HIV-Infected Patients.
Cantudo-Cuenca MR, Jiménez-Galán R, Almeida-Gonzalez CV, Morillo-Verdugo R.
J Manag Care Pharm
. 2014 Aug;20(8):844-50.
Abstract

Self-reported adherence supports patient preference for the single tablet regimen (STR) in the current cART era.
Sterrantino G, Santoro L, Bartolozzi D, et al

Patient Prefer Adherence
. 2012;6:427-33.
.
Abstract

Impact of antiretroviral dosing frequency and pill burden on adherence among newly diagnosed, antiretroviral-naive HIV patients.
Buscher A, Hartman C, Kallen MA, Giordano TP.
Int J STD AIDS. 2012 May;23(5):351-5.
Abstract

 

 
Protease Inhibitor Regimens

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 

  Regimen-dependent variations in adherence to therapy and virological suppression in patients initiating protease inhibitor-based highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Moore DM, Hogg RS, Yip B, et al 
HIV Med.
2006 Jul;7(5):311-6.

Abstract
 

Cognitive Dysfunction
    

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Medication adherence among HIV+ adults: effects of cognitive dysfunction and regimen complexity.
Hinkin CH, Castellon SA, Durvasula RS, et al
Neurology 2002 Dec 24;59(12):1944-50
Abstract
 

Alcohol Use/Abuse
    

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
At-Risk Alcohol Use is Associated with Antiretroviral Treatment Nonadherence Among Adults Living with HIV/AIDS.
Paolillo EW, Gongvatana A, Umlauf A, et al
Alcohol Clin Exp Res
. 2017 Jul 5.
Abstract

Alcohol-antiretroviral therapy interactive toxicity beliefs and daily medication adherence and alcohol use among people living with HIV.
Pellowski JA, Kalichman SC, Kalichman MO, Cherry C.
AIDS Care
. 2016
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Understanding the Impact of Hazardous and Harmful Use of Alcohol and/or Other Drugs on ARV Adherence and Disease Progression.
Kader R, Govender R, Seedat S, et al
PLoS One. 2015 May 1;10(5):e0125088
Paper

Association of ongoing drug and alcohol use with non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy and higher risk of AIDS and death: results from ACTG 362.
C
ohn SE, Jiang H, McCutchan JA,  et al
AIDS Care
.
2011 Feb 2:1-11
Abstract

Alcohol Use and Antiretroviral Adherence: Review and Meta-Analysis.
Hendershot CS, Stoner SA, Pantalone DW, Simoni JM.
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr
. 2009 Aug 7.
Abstract

Adjusting Alcohol Quantity for Mean Consumption and Intoxication Threshold Improves Prediction of Nonadherence in HIV Patients and HIV-Negative Controls.
Braithwaite RS, Conigliaro J, McGinnis KA, et al
Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2008 Jun 20.

Abstract

Alcohol Consumption and Antiretroviral Adherence Among HIV-Infected Persons With Alcohol Problems.
Samet JH, Horton NJ, Meli S, et al 
Alcohol Clin Exp Res. 2004 Apr;28(4):572-577
Abstract
 


Substance Use
    

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Understanding the Impact of Hazardous and Harmful Use of Alcohol and/or Other Drugs on ARV Adherence and Disease Progression.
Kader R, Govender R, Seedat S, et al
PLoS One. 2015 May 1;10(5):e0125088

Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Drug use patterns associated with risk of non-adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV-positive illicit drug users in a Canadian setting: a longitudinal analysis.
Azar P, Wood E, Nguyen P,  et al

BMC Infect Dis. 2015 Apr 18;15(1):193.
Paper

Medication adherence challenges among HIV positive substance abusers: the role of food and housing insecurity.
Surratt HL, O'Grady CL, Levi-Minzi MA, Kurtz SP.
AIDS Care. 2014 Oct 14:1-8
Abstract

Methamphetamine use and neuropsychiatric factors are associated with antiretroviral non-adherence.
Moore DJ, Blackstone K, Woods SP, et al
AIDS Car
e. 2012 Apr 24.
Abstract

The impact of illicit drug use and substance abuse treatment on adherence to HAART.
Hicks PL, Mulvey KP, Chander G, et al 
AIDS Care. 2007 Oct;19(9):1134-40.
Abstract
 

The impact of psychiatric symptoms, drug use, and medication regimen on non-adherence to HIV treatment.
Ingersoll K.
AIDS Care. 2004 Apr;16(2):199-211.
Abstract

Substance use and mental health correlates of nonadherence to antiretroviral medications in a sample of patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection.
Tucker JS, Burnam MA, Sherbourne CD, et al. 
Am J Med 2003 May;114(7):573-80
Abstract

Association of social stress, illicit drug use, and health beliefs with nonadherence to
antiretroviral therapy.
Gebo KA, Keruly J, Moore RD.
J Gen Intern Med 2003 Feb;18(2):104-11
Abstract

 

Smoking
    

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Cigarette Smoking and Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Adherence in a Sample of Heavy Drinking HIV-Infected Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM).
Cioe PA, Gamarel KE, Pantalone DW,  et al
AIDS Behav. 2016 Jul 20
Abstract

Factors Associated with Nonadherence to Antiretroviral Therapy in HIV-Positive Smokers.
Marks King R, Vidrine DJ, Danysh HE,  et al

AIDS Patient Care STDS
. 2012 May 21
Abstract

Medication adherence in HIV-infected smokers: the mediating role of depressive symptoms.
Webb MS, Vanable PA, Carey MP, Blair DC.
AIDS Educ Prev. 2009 Jun;21(3 Suppl):94-10
Abstract

A WEEK IN REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Cigarette smoking is an independent predictor of nonadherence in HIV-infected individuals receiving highly active antiretroviral therapy.
Shuter J, Bernstein SL. 
Nicotine Tob Res.
2008 Apr;10(4):731-6.

Abstract

 

Patient Perceptions
    

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Factors Influencing Medication Adherence Beliefs and Self-Efficacy in Persons Naive to Antiretroviral Therapy: A Multicenter, Cross-Sectional Study.
Reynolds NR, Testa MA, Marc LG, et al
AIDS Behav. 2004 Jun;8(2):141-150.
Abstract

High-Risk Behaviors
    

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Food insecurity, sexual risk behavior, and adherence to antiretroviral therapy among women living with HIV: A systematic review.
Chop E, Duggaraju A, Flignor A,  et al 
Health Care Women Int. 2017 Jun 6:0
Abstract

Use of and Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Is Associated With Decreased Sexual Risk Behavior in HIV Clinic Patients.
Diamond C, Richardson JL, Milam J, et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr.
2005 Jun 1;39(2):211-218
Abstract

HIV treatment adherence and unprotected sex practices in people receiving antiretroviral therapy.
Kalichman SC, Rompa D.
Sex Transm Infect 2003 Feb;79(1):59-61
Abstract

 

Fatigue
    

    Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  A systematic review of treatment fatigue among HIV-infected patients prescribed antiretroviral therapy.
Claborn KR, Meier E, Miller MB, Leffingwell TR.
Psychol Health Med
. 2014 Aug 11:1-11.

Abstract
 

Sleep
    

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Sleep Disturbance and Depression as Barriers to Adherence.
Phillips KD, Moneyham L, Murdaugh C, et al  
Clin Nurs Res.
2005 Aug;14(3):273-293.

Abstract
 

Age
    

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Correlates of Combination Antiretroviral Adherence Among Recently Diagnosed Older HIV-Infected Adults Between 50 and 64 years.
Abara WE, Adekeye OA, Xu J, et al  
AIDS Behav
. 2016 Feb 17.
Abstract

Young HIV-infected adults are at greater risk for medication nonadherence.
Becker SL, Dezii CM, Burtcel B, et al
MedGenMed 2002 Jul 30;4(3):21
Abstract

 

Race
    

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Patient-perceived barriers to antiretroviral adherence: associations with race.
Ferguson TF, Stewart KE, Funkhouser E, et al.
AIDS Care 2002 Oct;14(5):607-17
Abstract
 

Gender
    

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Patterns of HIV Treatment Adherence do not Differ Between Male and Female Adolescents in Botswana.
Ioannides KL, Chapman J, Marukutira T, T
AIDS Behav. 2016 Sep 8.
Abstract

Women and Vulnerability to HAART Non-Adherence: A Literature Review of Treatment Adherence by Gender from 2000 to 2011.
Puskas CM, Forrest JI, Parashar S, et al
Curr HIV/AIDS Rep. 2011 Oct 12
Abstract

Gender differences in factors associated with adherence to antiretroviral therapy.
Berg KM, Demas PA, Howard AA, et al
 
J Gen Intern Med.
2004 Nov;19(11):1111-7.
Abstract


Home Visits
    

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Home Visits to Improve Adherence to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Williams AB, Fennie KP, Bova CA

J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2006 Jun 7;

Abstract

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