Impact of a patient education program on adherence to HIV medication

Article Abstract:

The patients' knowledge of HIV condition and its treatment are recognized as a factor that influences adherence to antiretroviral therapy, and can be improved through educational programs. An educational intervention improves adherence to antiretroviral regimens and health status and hence should be initiated early in therapy.

Care and treatment, HIV (Viruses), HIV, Dosage and administration, Patient education

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Cytomegalovirus retinitis in advanced HIV-infected patients treated with protease inhibitors: incidence and outcome over 2 years

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Protease inhibitors may prevent cytomegalovirus retinal infection in many HIV patients and may slow the progression of existing retinal disease. This was the conclusion of a study of 93 HIV patients taking highly active antiretroviral therapy, which includes the use of protease inhibitors.

Health aspects, Prevention, Protease inhibitors, Cytomegalovirus infections, Retinal diseases

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What schoolchildren should be taught about medicines: combined opinions of children and teachers

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The role of teachers in imparting health education for middle and high school children, on better use of medicines, is examined.

United States, Finland, Management dynamics, Students, Junior High, Analysis, Management, Usage, Company business management, Junior high school students, Middle and junior high school students, Health education, Educational aspects, Junior high school teachers, Middle and junior high school teachers

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