Use of HAART Among Young People Living With HIV

Objective: To examine HAART use. Methods: HIV+ youth, aged 14-29 (n=253; 71% male; 74% ethnic minority), were recruited in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. Results: Almost all youth had been offered HAART (84%); 77% had ever used it, 54% were currently using, and 63% of users adhered to 90%...

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Published in:American journal of health behavior 2003-07, Vol.27 (4), p.389-400
Main Authors: Comulada, W. Scott, Swendeman, Dallas T., Rotheram-Borus, Mary Jane, Mattes, Kathy M., Weiss, Robert E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
Adherence
Adolescent
Adult
Aging (Individuals)
Antiretroviral therapy
Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active - statistics & numerical data
Coping
Drug Use
Ethnic differences
Female
Gender differences
Haart
Health Status Indicators
HIV
HIV Infections - drug therapy
HIV Infections - ethnology
Humans
Laptop Computers
Los Angeles
Male
Medical Services
Medication Adherence
Minority Groups
New York City
Outreach Programs
Patient Acceptance of Health Care - ethnology
Patient Acceptance of Health Care - statistics & numerical data
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
Quality of Life
Risk behaviour
San Francisco
Sexual Behavior - ethnology
Sexual Behavior - statistics & numerical data
Sexual Risk
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Social Support
Stress, Psychological
Substance Abuse
Substance Use
Substance-Related Disorders - ethnology
Treatment
USA
Young Adults
Young people
Youth
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Summary:Objective: To examine HAART use. Methods: HIV+ youth, aged 14-29 (n=253; 71% male; 74% ethnic minority), were recruited in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and New York. Results: Almost all youth had been offered HAART (84%); 77% had ever used it, 54% were currently using, and 63% of users adhered to 90% of their medications. Compared to non-users, users were more likely to be female, Latino or African American. Users were also more likely to have the following: AIDS, positive coping styles, social support, and a high quality of life. Users were less likely to: do jail time, perform sexual-risk acts, and use substances. Conclusions: HIV+ youth self-select to use HAART.
ISSN:1087-3244
1945-7359
DOI:10.5993/AJHB.27.4.11