Author: Martín J. Sabugal G. M. Rubio R. Sainz-Maza M. Blanco J. M. Alonso J. L. Domínguez J.
Publisher: Routledge Ltd
ISSN: 1360-0451
Source: AIDS Care, Vol.13, Iss.4, 2001-08, pp. : 467-473
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Abstract
We studied the receptivity of a population of HIV-infected patients to the development of a group educational intervention in order to enhance the adherence to therapy. We designed a group educational activity conducted by family physicians and directed to patients with HIV infection treated with antiretrovirals for at least six months. We conducted a randomized trial that compared two interventions: an educational intervention plus individual counsel or the last option alone. We studied their clinical situation, adherence to therapy and familial support. We offered 115 patients (66.9% injection drug users (IDUs), 69.6% males) the opportunity to be included in our trial, but 73.9% of them refused. No group with four or more participants was formed. Fifty-nine per cent refused to be included claiming personal reasons and 32.9% cited trouble in their jobs. There was a non-significant trend to accept in the case of women (