Predictors of suboptimal adherence to isoniazid preventive therapy among adolescents and children living with HIV

Alexander W Kay, Neil Thivalapill, Donald Skinner, Gloria Sisi Dube, Nomathemba Dlamini, Bulisile Mzileni, Patricia Fuentes, Pilar Ustero, Lisa V Adams and Anna M Mandalakas

PLOS ONE, 2020, vol. 15, issue 12, 1-10

Abstract: This study identified factors associated with adherence to a 6-month isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) course among adolescents and children living with HIV. Forty adolescents living with HIV and 48 primary caregivers of children living with HIV completed a Likert-based survey to measure respondent opinions regarding access to care, quality of care, preferred regimens, perceived stigma, and confidence in self-efficacy. Sociodemographic data were collected and adherence measured as the average of pill counts obtained while on IPT. The rates of suboptimal adherence (

Date: 2020
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