Russian Red Cross (Irkursk regional branch) | Adherence to highly-active antiretroviral therapy among injection drug users: effective intervention programs.

Adherence to highly-active antiretroviral therapy among injection drug users: effective intervention programs.

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Date received: 2008-06-07

Language: Русский

Code: 244

Year published: 2005

Author: Yu. Sarankov

Organization: “AIDS Foundation East-West”

Carrier: Printed

The problem of forming adherence to treatment. Medicines. Patient. Environs. Interventions aimed at improving adherence to ARV treatment. The system of social assistance (follow-up) in narcology. Direct-observed treatment. The role of medical workers. Proposed strategies on improving adherence. Counseling and support using “peer to peer” method. The role of harm reduction programs in the process of forming adherence to ARV therapy. Motivation interview. Groups on improving adherence to ART. Treatment of depression. Multidisciplinary teams on care and support.