Home > On-going Care > Adherence

The importance of adherence strategies

Adherence is a decisive factor in the success of HIV treatment. Unlike other chronic diseases, the rapid replication and mutation rate of HIV means that high levels of adherence are required to achieve durable suppression of viral load.1,2  

Suboptimal adherence also increases the risk of developing resistance to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and the transmission of HIV.1,3 Because of the great importance of adherence to ART, good strategies for maximising adherence are essential.

STOP THE VIRUS is a site designed for healthcare professionals.

Continue to site

For more information about HIV and information for people living with HIV.

Visit patient site

You are now leaving www.hiv-australia.com.au for an external website. Gilead Sciences does not own or control the website and is not responsible for the information it contains.

Cancel Follow link
You are now leaving www.hiv-australia.com.au for an external website. Gilead Sciences does not own or control the website and is not responsible for the information it contains.
Now reading: The importance of adherence strategies
Next ›