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The psychology of compliance.

Posit Aware. 1997 Mar/Apr;8(2):18-20. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE MED/97702743
Condor B; Clearinghouse, AIDS Newsletter Database, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD; 20849-6003. 800-458-5231 ext. 5714. A fee will apply.; Chicago Tribune, Chicago, IL.

Abstract: There is no single personality trait, psychological condition, socioeconomic factor or stage of disease that can reliably be used to predict drug compliance. Missing doses of protease inhibitors can lead to drug resistance, so complying with a treatment regimen is critical. One major issue is the timing of medication; some drugs need to be taken with foods, some without, and many complex treatment regimens specify rigid times at which the drugs should be taken. Patients are encouraged to keep a written record of their care, and are more likely to comply if they know the reasons why it is necessary and are prepared to expect some physical discomfort.
Keywords: *Anti-HIV Agents/ADMINISTRATION & DOSAGE *HIV Infections/DRUG THERAPY *HIV Infections/PSYCHOLOGY *HIV Protease Inhibitors/ADMINISTRATION & DOSAGE *Patient ComplianceKWDanti-hivagents/administration&dosageKWDhivinfections/drugtherapyKWDhivinfections/psychologyKWDhivproteaseinhibitors/administration&dosageKWDpatientcompliance
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