A longitudinal evaluation of a social support model of medication adherence among HIV-Positive men and women on antiretroviral therapy

Article Abstract:

A cognitive-affective model of medication adherence based on social support theory and research, Antiretroviral therapy (ART) has demonstrated remarkable success in inhibiting viral replication and reducing morbidity, mortality and overall health care costs for HIV-positive persons. Interventions for HIV-positive persons on ART are especially needed and given the lingering stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS, even in high/prevalence areas.

Public affairs, Puerto Rico, Health aspects, Social aspects, Analysis, Drug therapy, AIDS patients, Social networks, Antiviral agents, AIDS (Disease), Self-efficacy (Psychology), Self efficacy, Antiretroviral agents, Social support

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Research on adherence, behavior change, and mental health: a workshop overview

Article Abstract:

An overview of a research workshop sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health is presented. Research focuses on the application of theoretical models of behavior modification and adherence to the development of public health interventions for individuals with mental impairments.

Research, Conferences, meetings and seminars, Patient compliance, Public health, United States. National Institute of Mental Health, Mentally disabled persons, Behavior modification

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Social-cognitive theory mediators of behavior change in the National Institute of Mental Health Multisite HIV Prevention Trial

Article Abstract:

This article investigates the relationship between self-efficacy, behavioral intervention, and the effectiveness of preventive health services.

Statistical Data Included, Evaluation, Prevention, Influence, HIV infection, HIV infections, Preventive health services, Preventive medicine, Health behavior, Motivation (Psychology), Sex education, Risk-taking (Psychology), Risk taking

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