Does Antiretroviral Therapy Packaging Matter? Perceptions and Preferences of Antiretroviral Therapy Packaging for People Living with HIV in Northern Tanzania.

Charles MuiruriShelley A JazowskiSeleman Khamis Semvua Francis P Karia Brandon A KnettelLeah L ZulligHabib O Ramadhani Blandina Theophil MmbagaJohn A BartlettHayden Barry Bosworth

Published in: Patient preference and adherence (2020)

Given the drastic reduction in the number of pills required for HIV treatment, there is an opportunity to not only assess the cost-effectiveness of innovative ART packaging but also evaluate the acceptability of such packaging among PLWH in order to address stigma and improve ART adherence.

Keyphrases

antiretroviral therapy
hiv infected
hiv aids
hiv positive
human immunodeficiency virus
hiv infected patients
healthcare
primary care
mental health
skeletal muscle
south africa
social support
insulin resistance
decision making
glycemic control
weight loss
replacement therapy