Verifying Quantitative Stigma and Medication Adherence Scales Using Qualitative Methods among Thai Youth Living with HIV/AIDS

HIV/AIDS-related stigma has been linked to poor adherence resulting in drug resistance and the failure to control HIV. This study used both quantitative and qualitative methods to examine stigma and its relationship to adherence in 30 HIV-infected Thai youth aged 14 to 21 years. Stigma was measured...

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Main Authors: Warunee Fongkaew RN, PhD, Nongkran Viseskul RN, PhD, Benjamas Suksatit RN, MNS, Saowaluck Settheekul RN, MNS, Ratanawadee Chontawan RN, PhD, Richard M. Grimes PhD, Deanna E. Grimes RN, DrPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/1545109712463734