@article{ajap2017514,
author={{Taiwo, Modupe Oladunni and Bickersteth, Funmi-Togonu},
title={Association between Psychological Wellbeing and Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence in North-Central, Nigeria},
journal={American Journal of Applied Psychology},
volume={5},
number={1},
pages={18--24},
year={2017},
url={http://pubs.sciepub.com/ajap/5/1/4},
issn={2333-4738},
abstract={Psychological wellbeing of antiretroviral patients in Nigeria is under researched despite being a critical success factor in ART adherence. Using a sample of antiretroviral therapy patients (n=641) from six clinics in North central Nigeria in a cross sectional mixed method approach, we examined the domain of psychological wellbeing that is associated with ART adherence. ART adherence was 88%. Environmental mastery (84.4%), Autonomy (73.2%) and Self-acceptance (65.4%) were associated with higher ART adherence. Among sociodemographic characteristics, only states of residence (X<SUP>2 </SUP>= 26.0841, p&lt;.05) was significant. Cognitive behavioural therapy by a skilled psychologist is crucial for empowering ART patients to maintain optimal ART adherence.},
doi={10.12691/ajap-5-1-4}
publisher={Science and Education Publishing}
}