Adherence to ARV Treatment and Its Effects on Medium Run Socio-Economic Outcomes: Evidence From Western Kenya
试验速览
- 阶段
- 不适用
- 状态
- 已完成
- 入组人数
- 720
- 试验地点
- 1
- 主要终点
- MEMS Adherence
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of proposed research is to implement a randomized study that will allow us to understand and address a number of key barriers to patient adherence as well as study the effects of better adherence on health and socio-economic outcomes.
详细描述
Several studies have shown that proper adherence to treatment regimens is essential for the effectiveness of ARV therapy (e.g Wools-Kaloustian et al. 2006). There is also evidence in that in some treatment programs in Africa, adherence rates are not always high (Gill et al. 2005). Even in settings where adherence levels are found to be high, numerous factors have been identified as being relevant, although the causal effects are unknown (Castro, 2006). As ARV treatment programs are scaled up in Africa, it is essential to understand the socio-economic determinants of adherence to ARV treatment, as well as the impact of interventions to support high levels of adherence. A secondary objective of this study is to understand the socio-economic impacts of higher adherence.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Factorial
- 主要目的
- Supportive Care
- 盲法
- None
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 18 Years 至 —（Adult, Older Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 否
入选标准
- •Patients who had been on ARV therapy at the Chulaimbo Rural Health Center for a maximum of three months and providing consent to participate in the study.
排除标准
- •Patients who had been on ARV therapy for more than 3 months.
结局指标
主要结局
MEMS Adherence
时间窗: 12 months follow up
次要结局
- Frequency/incidence of ARV treatment interruptions(12 months follow up)