Volume : III, Issue : VIII, August - 2014

Determining the Factors Influencing Non–Compliance Among Patient on Art Attending HIV Op

Mrs. Rajapriya K

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Be the master of your will and the slave of our conscience” is one of the English proverb which says the importance of self control. But some of the factors like increased population, urbanization more socialization lead the youngsters to loose the self control and get into the problems like alcohol abuse, drug abuse and extra marital contacts. Objective of the study is to determine the factors influencing Non- compliance among patient on ART,to interpret the selected factors in terms of selected socio-demographic variable.The research design selected for the study was descriptive. The population with non- compliance at Madras Medical College & Hospital and Research Institute during the period of the study. A random convenient sampling technique was used. . Sample comprised of 20 patients. Data was collected from 20.12.10 to 22.12.10 between 7-12pm. The results were Strong factors (80-100%) - Transportation facilities, Medication,Moderate factors (60- 80%) - Diet, Life style, Side effects,Mild factors (below 60%) - Knowledge, Stigma & Discrimination, Family Support, Investigations & Health care personnel.

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Mrs. Rajapriya K Determining the Factors Influencing Non-Compliance Among Patient on Art Attending Hiv Op International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 3, Issue : 8 August 2014

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