What is it about?
Adherence to medication improves the health outcome of people living with HIV. Participation in peer support activities is promoted by WHO. How far this has been able to improve adherence is not duly ascertained.
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Why is it important?
Findings from this study will establish efficacy of the peer support intervention in improving adherence to ARVs.
Perspectives
This study brought to light some challenges faced by people with HIV, especially those not belonging to peer support groups. These findings have provided possible directions for future research in this region.
Dr. Onyinye Hope Chime
Enugu State University Teaching Hospital
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This page is a summary of: Do peer support groups have an effect on medication adherence? A study among people living with HIV/AIDS in Enugu State, Nigeria, Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare, March 2018, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/2010105818760923.
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