Evaluation of a practical method to assess antiretroviral adherence in HIV-infected Thai children

• Main Authors: Nottasorn Plipat, Uraporn Kottapat, Chulaluk Komoltri, Jirasak Voradilokkul, Wimon Anansakunwatt, Pimpanada Chearskul, Keswadee Lapphra, Wanatpreeya Phongsamart, Sanay Chearskul, Kulkanya Chokephaibulkit, Nirun Vanprapar
• Other Authors: Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/24762

The objective of this study was to evaluate a practical method to assess adherence to antiretroviral therapy by observing virological and immunological responses. We conducted a 12-month longitudinal cohort study of 162 HIV-infected Thai children. Adherence was assessed using 5 methods (self reporti...