Being young with HIV is having a greater risk of non-adherence to ART in Chihuahua, Mexico

Abstract

Introduction. Mortality from HIV/AIDS in Mexico is 3.62 per 100,000 inhabitants. Most of the investigations carried out on adherence to ART in the Mexican population have considered only people with HIV/AIDS residing in Mexico City. Due to the different social characteristics (e.g. conservatism), in other states of the Mexican Republic, it is expected that there are different factors related to adherence to ART. Goal. To analyze the association of the characteristics of people, health institutions and antiretroviral treatment, with adherence in people with HIV residing in Chihuahua. Results. The sample population (n=211) presented a mean age of 37.6 years (±10.3 S.D.), with a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 67. The first multivariate analysis showed that the younger the age, the greater the risk of non-adherence. The second multivariate analysis showed the same pattern according to the age of the participants; In addition, those who noted increased body fat had a higher risk of not adhering to ART. Conclusion. Health professionals who treat people living with HIV should pay special attention to young people and those with increased body fat, to reduce the risk of low adherence.
Keywords: Adherence, ART, HIV