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Alcohol use, antiretroviral therapy adherence, and preferences regarding an alcohol-focused adherence intervention in patients with human immunodeficiency virus

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Kekwaletswe, Connie, Morojele, Neo·2014·Patient Preference and Adherence

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BACKGROUND: The primary objectives of this study were to determine the association between alcohol and antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence and the perceived appropriateness and acceptability of elements of an adherence counseling program with a focus on alcohol-related ART nonadherence among a sample of ART recipients in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) clinics in Tshwane, South Africa. METHODS: We conducted a cross-sectional study with purposive sampling. The sample comprised 304 male and female ART recipients at two President's Emergency Plan For AIDS Relief-supported HIV clinics. Using an interview schedule, we assessed patients' alcohol use (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test), other drug use, level of adherence to ART, and reasons for missing ART doses (AIDS Clinical Trials Group adherence instrument). Additionally, patients' views were solicited on: the likely effectiveness of potential facilitators; the preferred quantity, duration, format, and setting of the sessions; the usefulness of having family members/friends attend sessions along with the patient; and potential skill sets to be imparted. RESULTS: About half of the male drinkers' and three quarters of the female drinkers' Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test scores were suggestive of hazardous or harmful drinking. Average self-reported ART adherence was 89.7%. There was a significant association between level of alcohol use and degree of ART adherence. Overall, participants perceived two clinic-based sessions, each of one hour's duration, in a group format, and facilitated by a peer or adherence counselor, as most appropriate and acceptable. Participants also had a favorable attitude towards family and friends accompanying them to the sessions. They also favored an alcohol-focused adherence counseling program that employs motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy-type approaches. CONCLUSION: The association between alcohol use and ART nonadherence points to a need for alcohol-focused ART adherence interventions. Patients' perceptions suggest their amenability to clinic-based brief motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioral therapy-type adherence interventions delivered by lay persons in group settings. Further research should investigate how best to implement such interventions in the existing health system.

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  • Two studies conducted in South Africa reported on BI development and adaptation.

    “Two studies conducted in South Africa reported on BI development and adaptation [117,118].”

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    The Introduction (page unavailable) describes a South African study as formative research to design and develop an alcohol-focused ART adherence intervention. This paper reports patients’ preferences for elements of a proposed program, but does not report adapting an existing brief intervention or completing one; the other cited study cannot be assessed from this source. (LLM, conf=0.84)

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  • Kekwaletswe et al. sought perceptions of PLWH on the intervention.

    “Kekwaletswe et al. [118] in the early stages of developing a BI, sought perceptions of PLWH on the intervention.”
  • Most participants (95.1%) chose "clinic" as an appropriate setting for the proposed alcohol-focused intervention; most participants (84.5%) favored having family members or friends in the sessions; "Sharing coping strategies that do not involve alcohol" was perceived as most useful content (84.8%).

    “Most participants (95.1%) chose “clinic” as an appropriate setting for the proposed alcohol-focused intervention; Most participants (84.5%) favored having family members or friends in the sessions; “Sharing coping strategies that do not involve alcohol” was perceived as most useful content (84.8%) [118]).”
  • The most preferred intervention facilitator was a fellow patient on ART; the most preferred number of sessions was two (40.3%); one hour was the most preferred session duration (40.8%); the most preferred format was the group session format (87.2%).

    “The most preferred intervention facilitator was a fellow patient on ART; the most preferred number of sessions was two (40.3%); One hour was the most preferred session duration (40.8%); The most preferred format was the group session format (87.2% of participants).”

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Authors
Kekwaletswe, C., & Morojele, N.
Affiliations
University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
Corresponding author
Kekwaletswe, Connie
Venue
Patient Preference and Adherence
Published
2014-03
Volume
8
Pages
401
ISSN
1177-889X (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2019558122
Cited by
47
References
69
Citations by year
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FWCI
4.22
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
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  • Patient Preference and Adherence (publishedVersion, cc-by-nc)
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  • Dove Medical Press (Taylor and Francis Group) (submittedVersion, cc-by-nc)
Funders
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U2GPS001137, Cooperative Agreement Number U2G/PS001137-02)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Infectious Diseases › HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Family Practice › Medication Adherence and Compliance
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
Keywords
alcohol consumption, antiretroviral therapy adherence, HIV, adherence counseling, patient preferences, acceptability, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, group counseling, peer counselors, hazardous drinking, missed doses

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