Adherence to ARV Treatment and Its Effects on Medium Run Socio-Economic Outcomes: Evidence From Western Kenya

Georgetown University1 个研究点分布在 1 个国家目标入组 720 人开始时间: 2007年6月1日最近更新: 2010年1月29日

适应症

干预措施

试验速览

阶段: 不适用
状态: 已完成
发起方: Georgetown University
入组人数: 720
试验地点: 1
主要终点: MEMS Adherence

研究概览研究设计入排标准研究组 & 干预措施结局指标研究者研究点记录与标识符相似试验

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.