Applying the theory of planned behavior to explore HAART adherence among HIV-positive immigrant Latinos: elicitation interview results.
Patient Educ Couns
; 85(3): 454-60, 2011 Dec.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-21208772
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This study explored influences on intention to adhere to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) among immigrant Latinos living with HIV/AIDS in the southeastern USA.METHODS:
Our community-based participatory research (CBPR) partnership completed individual in-depth interviews with 25 immigrant Latinos, based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB), to explore beliefs toward HAART adherence and HIV testing.RESULTS:
Participants identified (a) seven outcomes of treatment adherence (e.g., "feeling good" and "controlling the virus"), (b) six groups of persons influencing adherence (e.g., family, partner/spouse), and (c) nine impediments to adherence (e.g., appointment scheduling, side effects of treatment). Fear of deportation, perceived costs of services, and barriers to communication emerged as impediments to both HAART adherence and HIV testing.CONCLUSION:
The findings suggest the utility of TPB in identifying factors to enhance HAART adherence among immigrant Latinos. Future research should explore the extent to which these identified TPB components quantitatively influence adherence intention and immunological and virological outcomes. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Culturally congruent interventions for immigrant Latinos may need to focus on facilitators of adherence, influential referent groups, and destigmatizing HIV/AIDS.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Hispánicos o Latinos
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Seropositividad para VIH
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Terapia Antirretroviral Altamente Activa
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Intención
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Cumplimiento de la Medicación
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Qualitative_research
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Patient Educ Couns
Año:
2011
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos