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This research aims to identify factors influencing antiretroviral therapy adherence among adolescents living with HIV.

March 3, 2026Open Access

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

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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

Abstract

Interventions that strengthen ART-related knowledge, foster positive treatment attitudes, enhance social support, and build treatment self-efficacy may substantially improve ART adherence among adolescents living with HIV.

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