Method for Improving Adherence in HIV-Infected Patients

Gender of the patient

Age of the patient

Number of times required to take medications during the day

• abuse drugs or alcohol?

• depressed?

• anxious?

• in pain?

• poorly educated?

• from a minority ethnic group?

• seen no change in physical health ?

• have a high pill burden?

• have problems with a specific drug?

• find it difficult to take medications when away from home?

• have difficulties with the food requirements and restrictions?

• experiencing adverse effects from the therapy?

• dissatisfied with past experience of the health care system?

• have a poor relationship with his health care provider?