Family support is important for adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV positive mothers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

• Adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART) is of utmost importance to reduce the risk of vertical transmission of HIV. We enrolled 106 patients from two Prevention of mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) clinics in Dar es Salaam in September- November 2016. Study participants were given structured standardized questionnaires regarding their self-estimated adherence and barriers and enablers to adherence. Good adherence was defined as taking ≥95% of the pills as prescribed. About 70% of the participants achieved this level of adherence. The odds ratios for poor adherence among women with medium and poor family support were 5.69 (95% CI: 1.36-23-75) and 6.86 (95% CI: 1.89-24.96) respectively compared to good support. A large portion of the women failed to reach the high set limit for adherence. Increased spousal involvement and support could help many women to achieve good adherence.

Ämnesord

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Infektionsmedicin (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Infectious Medicine (hsv//eng)

Nyckelord

HIV ART Adherence PMTCT Social support

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