TApHOD ACASI

Project no.: HIV-NAT 155

The objective of this study is to collect information on adherence and behavioral risk factors in HIV-infected adolescents who are being followed in the TApHOD cohort study.

Results: The percentages of Asian HIV-infected adolescents in this pilot study reporting risk-taking behaviors, adherence problems, or having experienced stigmatization and violence were generally low, appropriate psychosocial interventions are needed to prevent and address these issues in HIV-infected adolescents aging into adulthood.

Presentation: Risk Behaviors and Treatment Adherence among HIV-infected Adolescents in the TREAT Asia Pediatric HIV Observational Database. [Poster# P 18] the International Workshop on HIV Pediatrics 2012. Washington D.C., USA 20-21 July 2012