Publication Abstract Display | Type: Published Abstract | Title: Problems with medication adherence among HIV+ persons with Bipolar Disorder or Major Depressive Disorder. | Authors: Moore DJ, Moseley S, Parikh M, Atkinson JH, Grant I, and the HNRC Group | Year: 2008 | Publication: International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care | Volume: Issue: Pages: | Abstract:"Background: Rates of HIV are elevated in bipolar disorder (BD), but medication adherence is understudied in this vulnerable population. We examined problems with adherence in HIV+ persons with lifetime bipolar disorder (HIV+/BD) using as a comparison condition of another prevalent mood disorder, lifetime major depression (HIV+/MDD). Because psychotropic drugs (e.g., antidepressants, mood stabilizers) are important aspects of treatment, we examined adherence to both antiretrovirals and psychotropics. Differences in problems between groups or drug classes might suggest a need for tailored interventions. |
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