Factors associated with antiretroviral therapy adherence among adolescents living with HIV in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: structural equation modeling

Key Points

• This research aims to identify factors influencing antiretroviral therapy adherence among adolescents living with HIV.
• Quantitative survey design
• Structural equation modeling analysis
• Focus on ART-related knowledge and treatment attitudes
• Assessment of social support and self-efficacy
• Interventions that improve ART knowledge significantly enhance adherence
• Positive treatment attitudes correlate with higher adherence rates
• Increased social support leads to better treatment adherence
• Higher treatment self-efficacy is associated with improved adherence