Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

Vasudeva Guddattu

Publications

• Research Article
  Evaluating the Impact of Educational Interventions on Use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy and Adherence Behavior in Indian Human Immunodeficiency Virus Positive Patients: Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
  Author(s): Radhakrishnan Rajesh, Sudha Vidyasagar, Danturulu Muralidhar Varma, Vasudeva Guddattu and Ansar HameedRadhakrishnan Rajesh, Sudha Vidyasagar, Danturulu Muralidhar Varma, Vasudeva Guddattu and Ansar Hameed
  
  Background: In India, there is a lack of awareness and inadequate knowledge about use of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) due to social stigma leading to intentional non-adherence among Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infected patients thus, Educational Intervention (EI) must be sought. Need for the study: There is a need for an EI program for HIV-infected patients for improving adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy (ART). Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of an EI on use of HAART and its effect on adherence behavior in Intervention Care Group (ICG) in comparison with Standard Care Group (SCG) in HIV infected patients. Methods: A prospective, randomized, controlled study was conducted at Kasturba hospital Manipal from August 2009 to May 2012 in HIV infected patients. The baseline response for Knowledge, Attitude, Belief, and Practice (KABP) questionnair.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-6113.1000231

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