Motivation as a Mechanism for Daily Experiences ’ Effects on HIV Medication Adherence

Medication adherence is a challenge for people living with HIV (PLWH), who may experience a gap between their intentions and everyday behaviors. We measured PLWH ’s (n = 87) daily experiences and tested a model to explain the intention-behavior gap. Participants completed baseline questionnaires, then used a smartphone-based survey and an electronic pill bottle to provide daily data for the next 10 weeks. These PLWH, with generally well-controlled HIV, wer e nevertheless adherent on only 73% of study days.

Source: Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care - September 9, 2017 Category: Nursing Authors: Paul F. Cook, Sarah J. Schmiege, Lucy Bradley-Springer, Whitney Starr, Jane M. Carrington Source Type: research