Evaluation of a Tailored Virtual Intervention to Empower Persons Living With HIV for Therapy Self-management
Overview
- Phase
- Phase 3
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- HIV
- Sponsor
- Centre hospitalier de l'Université de Montréal (CHUM)
- Enrollment
- 217
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Adherence
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of an online virtual intervention in optimizing adherence to antiretroviral medication intake among Persons Living with HIV (PLHIV).
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •have to be under ART for at least six months¸
- •have internet access
Exclusion Criteria
- •be pregnant
- •active IV drug user
- •actual diagnosis of psychiatric health problem
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Adherence
Time Frame: 6 months
Adherence will be evaluated through a self-administered questionnaire that was developed for and validated on the targeted population (Godin, Gagné, \& Naccache, 2003). The questionnaire comprises seven items that serve to determine how many times a person forgets to take his or her medication. The questionnaire's validity was demonstrated (sensitivity: 71 %; specificity: 72%; correct classification: 72%; odds ratio: 6.15) using immunologic (CD4 count) and virologic (viral load) parameters as validation criteria. Adherence is defined as the intake of at least 95% of prescribed tablets.