作者: Andrea Nelsen , Barbara W. Trautner , Nancy J. Petersen , Sunita Gupta , Maria Rodriguez-Barradas
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摘要: Abstract We present the development and validation of a theory-derived scale measuring patients' behavioral intention to adhere HIV care. Adherence care includes attendance at appointments adherence highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) regimens. These two components have been independently associated with long-term outcomes. Items were chosen reflect as defined by Health Action Process Approach health-seeking behavior. reflecting self-reported knowledge also included after expert panel review. The study took place from October 2009 April 2010 clinics in Houston, Texas. Participants 287 adults HIV/AIDS (10.1% female, mean age 50.8); 56.5% African-American 17% Hispanic. Of total, 87.1% on HAART enrollment. Factor analysis survey items resulted retention domains, intention, based scree plot eigenvalues. Questions factor loadings >0.4 w...