Health behavior predictors of medication adherence among low health literacy people living with HIV/AIDS

This study aims to ascertain the relationship between medication adherence and other health behaviors. Adults living with HIV (N = 422) completed intake measures and 3 months of unannounced pill counts. Endorsement of diet and exercise behaviors at intake predicted higher medication adherence, over and above other known predictors of medication adherence such as HIV symptoms, depression, social support, and stress. These results support integrating strategies for medication management into a constellation of routine health practices.
Source: Journal of Health Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Articles Source Type: research