Deborah L. Jones|Ryan Cook|Allan Rodríguez|Drenna Waldrop?Valverde
Personal HIV Knowledge, Appointment Adherence and HIV Outcomes
University of Miami|University of Miami|University of Miami|Emory University
hiv knowledge may impact patient access understanding utilization hiv medical information study explored relationship personal hiv knowledge appointment adherence treatment outcomes hivinfected individuals n 210 assessed factors related hiv knowledge appointment adherence adherence data laboratory values extracted medical records hiv knowledge measured participants knowledge cd4 count viral load vl adherence defined attendance 75 appointments twothirds participants adherent onethird knew cd4 count vl controlling time since last appointment hiv knowledge doubled odds appointment adherence combination relationship provider knowledge predicted increased cd4 count increased odds undetectable vl almost five times personal hiv knowledge may valuable indicator engagement care may also facilitate improved treatment outcomes