Group motivational interviewing to promote adherence to antiretroviral medications and risk reduction behaviors in HIV infected women

TitleGroup motivational interviewing to promote adherence to antiretroviral medications and risk reduction behaviors in HIV infected women
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2010
AuthorsHolstad, MM, DiIorio, C, Kelley, ME, Resnicow, K, Sharma, S
JournalAIDS and Behavior
Publication Languageeng
Abstract

We present the results of a clinical trial that tested the efficacy of using motivational interviewing (MI) in a group format to promote adherence to antiretroviral medications and risk reduction behaviors (RRB) in 203 predominately African American HIV infected women. It was compared to a group health promotion program. Participants were followed for 9 months. Adherence was measured by MEMS(®); and RRB by self-report. Controlling for recruitment site and years on ART, no significant group by time effects were observed. Attendance (≥7/8 sessions) modified the effects. Higher MI attendees had better adherence at all follow-ups, a borderline significant group by time effect (p = 0.1) for % Doses Taken on Schedule, a significantly larger proportion who reported abstinence at 2 weeks, 6, and 9 months, and always used protection during sex at 6 and 9 months. Though not conclusive, the findings offer some support for using MI in a group format to promote adherence and some risk reduction behaviors when adequate attendance is maintained.

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