MEASUREMENT OF ART ADHERENCE IN ADULTS USING THE PRO QUESTIONNAIRE
Background: Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) is important for promoting viral suppression and preventing resistance in patients with HIV.
Objective: To assess the level of ART adherence using the PRO instrument among adults receiving care at the Comprehensive HIV and Chronic Infections Care Unit of Roosevelt Hospital.
Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, analytical, retrospective study was conducted. The study included 4 598 patient records from individuals who completed the self-assessment instrument. Data were analyzed using Jamovi 2.3.28. Continuous variables were described using the median and interquartile range, while categorical variables were presented as frequencies and proportions. The adherence percentage was calculated. Associations were assessed using the chi-square test, with a statistical significance level of p < 0.05.
Results: Of the participants, 67.9% were male. The median age was 41 years (Q1: 32, Q2: 51). Excellent adherence was reported in 66.4% of participants and very good adherence in 29.3%, resulting in a high overall adherence rate of 95.7%. Additionally, 77.3% had not missed any doses during the previous week, and 66.4% had taken their medication daily since their last visit.
Conclusion: High adherence predominated; however, forgetfulness and missed doses persisted, underscoring the need to strengthen follow-up and complement it with quantitative clinical indicators
Keyword: antiretroviral therapy; HIV; PRO questionnaire; therapeutic adherence
