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Predictors of Medication Adherence in High Risk Youth of Color Living with HIV

Predictors of Medication Adherence in High Risk Youth of Color Living with HIV ObjectiveTo test predictors of medication adherence in high-risk racial or ethnic minority youth living with HIV (YLH) using a conceptual model of social cognitive predictors including a continuous measure of motivational readiness.MethodsYouth were participants in a multi-site clinical trial examining the efficacy of a motivational intervention. Racial-minority YLH (primarily African American) who were prescribed antiretroviral medication were included (N 104). Data were collected using computer-assisted personal interviewing method via an Internet-based application and questionnaires.ResultsUsing path analysis with bootstrapping, most youth reported suboptimal adherence, which predicted higher viral load. Higher motivational readiness predicted optimal adherence, and higher social support predicted readiness. Decisional balance was indirectly related to adherence.ConclusionsThe model provided a plausible framework for understanding adherence in this population. Culturally competent interventions focused on readiness and social support may be helpful for improving adherence in YLH. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Pediatric Psychology Oxford University Press

Predictors of Medication Adherence in High Risk Youth of Color Living with HIV

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Oxford University Press
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The Author 2009. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the Society of Pediatric Psychology. All rights reserved. For permissions, please e-mail: [email protected]
ISSN
0146-8693
eISSN
1465-735X
DOI
10.1093/jpepsy/jsp080
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19755495
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Abstract

ObjectiveTo test predictors of medication adherence in high-risk racial or ethnic minority youth living with HIV (YLH) using a conceptual model of social cognitive predictors including a continuous measure of motivational readiness.MethodsYouth were participants in a multi-site clinical trial examining the efficacy of a motivational intervention. Racial-minority YLH (primarily African American) who were prescribed antiretroviral medication were included (N 104). Data were collected using computer-assisted personal interviewing method via an Internet-based application and questionnaires.ResultsUsing path analysis with bootstrapping, most youth reported suboptimal adherence, which predicted higher viral load. Higher motivational readiness predicted optimal adherence, and higher social support predicted readiness. Decisional balance was indirectly related to adherence.ConclusionsThe model provided a plausible framework for understanding adherence in this population. Culturally competent interventions focused on readiness and social support may be helpful for improving adherence in YLH.

Journal

Journal of Pediatric PsychologyOxford University Press

Published: Jul 15, 2010

Keywords: Adherence adolescents HIV minority populations young adults

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