Adherence to antiretroviral therapy among people living with HIV and AIDS in Monze and Nyimba districts of Zambia

Background: The control of human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome depends on several factors which include life-long commitment to antiretroviral therapy. Poor adherence to antiretroviral therapy leads to serious consequences such as drug resistance and eventually high morbidity and mortality. We assessed adherence to antiretroviral therapy and associated factors among people living with human Immunodeficiency virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome.