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Predictors of suboptimal adherence to isoniazid preventive therapy among adolescents and children living with HIV

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  • Alexander W Kay
  • Neil Thivalapill
  • Donald Skinner
  • Gloria Sisi Dube
  • Nomathemba Dlamini
  • Bulisile Mzileni
  • Patricia Fuentes
  • Pilar Ustero
  • Lisa V Adams
  • Anna M Mandalakas

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This study identified factors associated with adherence to a 6-month isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) course among adolescents and children living with HIV. Forty adolescents living with HIV and 48 primary caregivers of children living with HIV completed a Likert-based survey to measure respondent opinions regarding access to care, quality of care, preferred regimens, perceived stigma, and confidence in self-efficacy. Sociodemographic data were collected and adherence measured as the average of pill counts obtained while on IPT. The rates of suboptimal adherence (

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  • Alexander W Kay & Neil Thivalapill & Donald Skinner & Gloria Sisi Dube & Nomathemba Dlamini & Bulisile Mzileni & Patricia Fuentes & Pilar Ustero & Lisa V Adams & Anna M Mandalakas, 2020. "Predictors of suboptimal adherence to isoniazid preventive therapy among adolescents and children living with HIV," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 15(12), pages 1-10, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0243713
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0243713
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