International Journal of Health Science
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): March: International Journal of Health

Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence among Patients with HIV/AIDS

Tassya Afifah Kustanti (Universitas Islam Sultan Agung)
Mohammad Arifin Noor (Universitas Islam Sultan Agung)
Suyanto Suyanto (Universitas Islam Sultan Agung)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Feb 2026

Abstract

The success of Antiretroviral (ARV) therapy is highly dependent on patients’ discipline in taking medication consistently. Various factors, including self-efficacy, are believed to influence the patient’s ability to maintain treatment routines. Poor adherence can reduce therapeutic effectiveness and increase the risk of treatment failure. This study aims to identify the relationship between self-efficacy with ARV therapy adherence among HIV/AIDS patients. This study employed a cross-sectional design involving 64 respondents at RSMD Soepardjo Roestam Semarang. Data were collected using questionnaires and analyzed with the Chi-Square test. Most respondents had low self-efficacy (51,6%), and low ARV therapy adherence (54,7%). Moderate adherence was found in 25% of respondents, while high adherence was found in 20,3%. Statistical analysis showed no significant relationship between ARV adherence (p = 0,291), nor between self-efficacy and adherence (p = 0,566). Other external factors are presumed to influence patients’ adherence levels. and self-efficacy were not significantly associated with ARV therapy adherence among HIV/AIDS patients.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijhs

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Subject

Health Professions Public Health Social Sciences

Description

International Journal of Health Science, This journal publishes articles on practice, theory, and research in all areas of health, including: Surgical Medical Practice, Pharmacy, Maternity, Child Health, Mental Health, Public Health, Dental, Medical Education, Midwifery, Medicine and Nursing, Health ...