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Comorbid Treatment and Its Influence on HIV/AIDS Medication Adherence: Examining Clinical Outcomes
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Comorbid Treatment and Its Influence on HIV/AIDS Medication Adherence: Examining Clinical Outcomes
Yazar:
Jackson, LaToria N., author.
ISBN:
9780355984545
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1 electronic resource (88 pages)
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Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 57-06M(E).
Advisors: Lisa Rafalson Committee members: Renee Cadzow; James Velasquez.
Özet:
Major depression is one the most common conditions associated with HIV/AIDs. Early detection can have a favorable impact on HIV/AIDs treatment. This study examines how major depression treatment can impact Highly Active Antiretroviral treatment, (HAART) adherence by identifying the effects of Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) treatment on clinical outcomes measurements of CD4 count and viral load. A retrospective quantitative study was conducted on 56 adult patients receiving services at a community service organization between 2009 and 2012. The mean age the target population was 44.36 years. Subjects were divided into group assignments: treatment group had at least three consecutive prescription refills of SSRI medication, control group was prescribed SSRI medication but did not adhere. Clinical outcome values were compared at follow up between the two group assignments. CD4 count for the control group (M = 54.32, SD = 244.87) compared to the treatment group (m = 130.37, SD 347.76); P = 0.35. Viral load for the control group (m = 891.88, SD 2475.79) compared to the treatment group (m = 1363.17, SD 2973.43); P = 0.31. Statistical significance could not be validated, both groups were considered as having improvement in clinical outcome measure CD4 count. Viral load decline was documented as, overall improved. Treatment group mean (M = 2022 VL difference) were approximately double that of the control group. Results were suggestive that identifying comorbid disease and treatment can help improve clinical outcome measures, which are the common barriers associated with HIV medication adherence.
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School code: 0940
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