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Factors Associated With Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection In Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria

Authors: OLARINMOYE Ngozi E. , AKINBOYE Dora , Nkechinyere , Victoria , & OLARINMOYE Ayodeji

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: Journal Of Medical And Dental Science Research

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Introduction
Human immune deficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are major public health problems. Adherence to Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) is a key factor that determines the success or failure of treatment of People Living with HIV/AIDS, being necessary to achieve undetectable viral load, reduce morbidity and mortality, and improve the quality of life of such individuals. This study examined the factors associated with adherence among people living with human immune deficiency virus infection in Ikenne Local Government Area Ogun State, Nigeria.
Setting
Ilishan Remo, Ikenne Remo, Irolu, Ogere and Iperu, in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria.
Methodology
The study adopted a cross-sectional design. Stratified simple random sampling technique was used to select respondents (n=100) from Ilishan Remo, Ikenne Remo, Irolu and Iperu, all in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria, who had been on ART for at least 6 months prior to the study. A semi-structured and pre-tested questionnaire was used to obtain pertinent data from the respondents. Descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation and Spearman’s non-parametric correlation were performed using SPSS version 21, with alpha level of significance fixed at 0.05.
Results
The majority of the respondents were Yorubas which were (n=70; 70%), the females were (n=68; 68%), Christian were (n=71; 71%), those married were (n=75; 75%), and those who had partners that were HIV positive (n=54; 54 %). Those who had secondary school education were (n=35; 35%) some (n=37; 37%) of the respondents were between the ages of 34-41. In addition, about 46 (46%) of them had been on ART for past 2-5 years. A significant correlation was found between respondents’ knowledge on HIV and ART and adherence to ART (R = 0.21; p<0 xss=removed xss=removed>0.05). There was an optimal level of adherence to ART among the respondents (n=71; 71%). Family and friends’ support were reported as a reminder to taking ART drugs 44 (44%) and lack of stigmatization and discrimination from family and friends’ 54 (54%) as factors that will influence ART adherence.
Conclusion
From the results, it was concluded that respondents’ had optimal knowledge of HIV and ART, and a good attitude towards ART, impacted adherence positively. Intervention programs such as the revival of ART treatment support groups and effective health education programs will reduce the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS at the community level, and among individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

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OLARINMOYE,N. AKINBOYE,D. Nkechinyere,N. Victoria,A. OLARINMOYE,A. . (2021). Factors Associated With Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection In Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria, 8 (), 55-55.

OLARINMOYE,N. AKINBOYE,D. Nkechinyere,N. Victoria,A. OLARINMOYE,A. . "Factors Associated With Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection In Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria" 8, no (), (2021): 55-55.

OLARINMOYE,N. and AKINBOYE,D. and Nkechinyere,N. and Victoria,A. and OLARINMOYE,A. and . (2021). Factors Associated With Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection In Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria, 8 (), pp55-55.

OLARINMOYEN, AKINBOYED, NkechinyereN, VictoriaA, OLARINMOYEA, . Factors Associated With Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection In Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria. 2021, 8 ():55-55.

OLARINMOYE,Ngozi E. , AKINBOYE,Dora , Nkechinyere,Nwankwo , Victoria,Ajaegbu , and OLARINMOYE,Ayodeji . "Factors Associated With Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection In Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria", 8 . (2021) : 55-55.

O.Ngozi E. A.Dora N.Nwankwo V.Ajaegbu & O.Ayodeji , "Factors Associated With Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among People Living With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection In Ikenne Local Government Area, Ogun State, Nigeria" vol.8, no., pp. 55-55, 2021.

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