TREATMENT ADHERENCE: THE EXPERIENCE OF ADOLESCENTS WITH HIV/AIDS

被引：13
作者：
Cabral Kourrouski, Maria Fernanda [1 ]
Garcia de Lima, Regina Aparecida [2 ]
机构：
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Fac Med Ribeirao Preto, Hosp Clin, BR-05508 Sao Paulo, Brazil
[2] Univ Sao Paulo, WHO Collaborating Ctr Nursing Res Dev, Escola Enfermagem Ribeirao Preto, BR-05508 Sao Paulo, Brazil
来源：
REVISTA LATINO-AMERICANA DE ENFERMAGEM | 2009年 / 17卷 / 06期
关键词：
HIV; acquired immunodeficiency syndrome; adolescent; antiretroviral therapy; highly active; ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY; HIV;
D O I：
10.1590/S0104-11692009000600004
中图分类号：
R47 [护理学];
学科分类号：
1011 ;
摘要：
Living with a chronic condition is difficult at any stage of life, especially when considering HIV/AIDS, a stigmatized condition that elicits so much discrimination and which may become an aggravating factor when it occurs during adolescence. This study aimed to understand the experience of adolescents with HIV/AIDS concerning medication adherence. This is a descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Nine adolescents aged between 12 and 18 years and six caregivers participated in the study. The organization of data focused on positive and negative aspects related to adherence. The results showed that adolescents have difficulties in medication adherence especially due to their side effects; they try to normalize their lives in such a way that stigma and discrimination do not compromise their quality of life and treatment adherence. Recommendations to encourage treatment adherence are presented.
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页码：947 / 952
页数：6
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