Medication adherence mediates the relationship between adherence self-efficacy and biological assessments of HIV health among those with alcohol use disorders

Jeffrey T. Parsons; Elana Rosof; Brian Mustanski

doi:10.1007/s10461-007-9241-8

Medication adherence mediates the relationship between adherence self-efficacy and biological assessments of HIV health among those with alcohol use disorders

Jeffrey T. Parsons^*, Elana Rosof, Brian Mustanski

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Abstract

The current study examines the relationship between negative consequences of alcohol use, adherence self-efficacy, medication adherence, and biological markers of HIV health (CD4 count and viral load). A total of 275 HIV-positive men and women with alcohol use disorders were surveyed using Audio-CASI measures and time line followback interviews. Findings from a structural equation model suggest that negative consequences related to alcohol use did not directly impact HIV health. Adherence self-efficacy had direct effects on viral load, but not CD4 count. Mediation analyses indicated that self-reported adherence partially mediated the relationship between adherence self-efficacy and viral load. Cognitive-oriented interventions aimed at facilitating adherence self-efficacy may be effective in improving both medication adherence and HIV health. If facilitating confidence improves HIV health, then health care providers can make a strong impact by spending a few short minutes themselves and/or partnering with behavioral health clinicians using techniques like motivational enhancement.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	95-103
Number of pages	9
Journal	AIDS and behavior
Volume	12
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-007-9241-8
State	Published - Jan 2008

Keywords

Adherence
Alcohol
CD4
Self-efficacy
Viral load

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Social Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Infectious Diseases

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