The role of motivation in predicting antiretroviral therapy adherence in China

Patient motivation is important in managing medication regimens such as antiretroviral treatment for HIV/AIDS. We tested whether self-determination theory could predict adherence behavior among 115 HIV-positive patients in the China Adherence through Technology Study, a randomized controlled trial o...

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Published in:Journal of health psychology 2018-12, Vol.23 (14), p.1895-1904
Main Authors: Vian, Taryn, Bachman DeSilva, Mary, Cabral, Howard J, Williams, Geoffrey C, Gifford, Allen L, Zhong, Li, Xie, Wubin, Gill, Christopher J, Sabin, Lora L
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Adherence
AIDS
Antiretroviral drugs
Antiretroviral therapy
Clinical trials
Competence
Counseling
Drugs
Health behavior
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Motivation
Reminders
Self determination
Technology
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Summary:Patient motivation is important in managing medication regimens such as antiretroviral treatment for HIV/AIDS. We tested whether self-determination theory could predict adherence behavior among 115 HIV-positive patients in the China Adherence through Technology Study, a randomized controlled trial of an intervention using text reminders and supportive counseling to increase adherence. Being in the treatment group had a significant effect on improving adherence; however, we did not find evidence that self-determination theory predicts adherence in this population of HIV-positive patients. Autonomous motivation was strongly associated with perceived competence; among low adherers, external regulation was negatively correlated with adherence.
ISSN:1359-1053
1461-7277
DOI:10.1177/1359105316672922