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The Effect of Partner Serostatus and Relationship Duration on HIV Medication Adherence

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High adherence rates to antiretroviral medications are necessary for people living with HIV/AIDS. The current study focuses on relationship-level predictors of HIV medication adherence by testing whether adherence rates differ by dyadic serostatus (seroconcordant vs. serodiscordant couples) among individuals with HIV in romantic relationships. Results showed a significant interaction between dyadic serostatus and relationship duration on adherence, such that individuals in long-term serodiscordant relationships reported better adherence than short-term serodiscordant relationships or seroconcordant partners in long-term relationships. Future research is needed to understand what relationship dynamics explain differences in adherence rates based on dyadic serostatus.

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This study was supported by the Syracuse University College of Arts and Sciences using research funds for Laura E. VanderDrift.

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    Luke D. Mitzel, Laura E. VanderDrift, Michael Ioerger & Peter A. Vanable

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Mitzel, L.D., VanderDrift, L.E., Ioerger, M. et al. The Effect of Partner Serostatus and Relationship Duration on HIV Medication Adherence. AIDS Behav 23, 499–503 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-018-2244-9

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