Self-efficacy, depression, and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among Indonesian women with HIV

• DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2019.04.105
• Publication Date: 2019-07-10T17:48:31Z
• Authors: Sandra Andini; Sri Yona; Agung Waluyo
• Keywords: 03 medical and health sciences; 0302 clinical medicine; 3. Good health

Abstract Objective This study aimed at investigating the relationship between self-efficacy, depression, and adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Indonesian women with HIV. Method This study employed a cross-sectional research design. The participants were 120 women with HIV aged 18–60 years on self-administered ART regimens. Results This study shows a significant relationship between self-efficacy and adherence to ART (p-value = 0.004; OR 2.330). Women are living with HIV with high self-efficacy adherence to following their ART 2.33 times more often than those with low self-efficacy. It is shown that a significant relationship exists between depression and adherence to ART (p-value = 0.001; OR 3.647). Depressed HIV women took ART medication 3.64 times less often than who did not have depression. Conclusion It is recommended to increase the level adherence rate by improving self-efficacy and reduce depression.