Abstract

Advances in research and treatment modalities have greatly increased the lifespan and outcomes for individuals living with HIV. However, the emotional challenges and social stigma remain barriers to treatment. This project review steps implemented in three urban California clinics to help counteract these issues.

Author Details

Nadine A. Brown Farr, DNP, MPH, FNP-BC, Caring Hearts Global Mission Foundation, Irvine, California, USA

Sigma Membership

Upsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

Caring Hearts Global Mission Foundation, Irvine, California, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Adherence, Ethnically Diverse Urban Clinic, HIV Treatment

Conference Name

30th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Conference Year

2019

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Improving HIV treatment program adherence in an ethnically diverse urban clinic

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Advances in research and treatment modalities have greatly increased the lifespan and outcomes for individuals living with HIV. However, the emotional challenges and social stigma remain barriers to treatment. This project review steps implemented in three urban California clinics to help counteract these issues.