Learning Outcomes

When you have studied this session, you should be able to:

• Define and use correctly all of the key terms printed in bold.
• Explain the factors affecting adherence and their importance in maintaining adherence to HIV treatment.
• Describe optimal adherence to HIV treatment and its goal.
• Explain the consequences of poor adherence to HIV therapy and its association with drug resistance.
• Assess the adherence status of PLHIV and advise them on how to improve it.
• Describe the adherence support mechanisms that cover specific needs of patients on HIV therapy.