SayPro Why is medication adherence sometimes difficult?

Adherence to an HIV regimen can be difficult for several reasons. For example, side effects from some HIV medicines, such as nausea or diarrhea, can make it hard to follow an HIV regimen. When an HIV regimen includes several HIV medicines, it’s easy to forget how many pills to take and when to take them.

The following factors can also make medication adherence difficult:

• Side effects from interactions between HIV medicines and other medicines a person may take
• Trouble swallowing pills or other difficulty taking medicines
• A busy schedule, shift work, or travel away from home that makes it hard to take medicines on time
• Having an unstable living or housing situation
• Illness or depression
• Alcohol or drug use that interferes with the activities of daily life
• Fear of disclosing one’s HIV-positive status to others  
• Lack of health insurance to cover the cost of HIV medicines

Before starting HIV medicines, it helps to have strategies in place to maintain adherence. Strategies may include using a 7-day pill box or using an app, such as the AIDSinfo Drug Database app, to set daily pill reminders. Also, health care providers can provide helpful referrals and resources for anticipated adherence challenges. People can work with their health care providers to select an HIV regimen that works best for their needs and lifestyle.

[10/01 20:43] neftaly@saypro.online

THE KEY ASPECTS ASSOCIATED WITH MALARIA

Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease caused by a Plasmodium parasite.

It is transmitted to humans through the bite of the Anopheles mosquito.

Once an infected mosquito bites a human, the parasites multiply in the host’s liver before infecting and destroying red blood cells.

In some places, malaria can be treated and controlled with early diagnosis. However, some countries lack the resources to do this effectively.

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