Adherence to antiretroviral therapy among HIV-infected prisoners: a systematic review and meta-analysis
SOURCE: AIDS Care
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2016
TITLE AUTHOR(S): O.A.Uthman, O.Oladimeji, C.Nduka
KEYWORDS: ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (ART), HIV/AIDS, PRISONERS
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 9495
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/10402
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/10402
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2016
TITLE AUTHOR(S): O.A.Uthman, O.Oladimeji, C.Nduka
KEYWORDS: ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (ART), HIV/AIDS, PRISONERS
DEPARTMENT: Public Health, Societies and Belonging (HSC)
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 9495
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/10402
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/10402
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Abstract
Data on antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among prison inmates are limited and not previously synthesized in a systematic manner. The objective of this study was to provide accurate and up-to-date ART adherence estimates among prison inmates. We searched electronic databases for all studies reporting adherence as a primary or secondary outcome among prison inmates. A random-effects model was used to pool adherence rates; sensitivity, heterogeneity and publication bias were assessed. Eleven studies involving 2895 HIV-infected prison inmates were included. The studies were carried out between 1992 and 2011 and reported between 1998 and 2013. A pooled analysis of all studies indicated a pooled estimate of 54.6% (95% confidence interval 48.1-60.9%) of prison inmates had adequate ART adherence. The adherence estimates were significantly higher among cross-studies and studies that used self-reported measures. In summary, our findings indicate that optimal adherence remains a challenge among prison inmates. It is crucial to monitor ART adherence and develop appropriate interventions to improve adherence among these population.-
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