AETC National Resource Center


	participating institutions: Johns Hopkins University AIDS Service, New York State DOH AIDS Institute, The CORE Center, Cook County Hospital

PATIENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS:
REVIEWED AND ENDORSED

Reviewed and Endorsed Materials

Adherence

Title: "What have you heard about starting HIV therapy?"

Author(s) and Affiliations: Glaxo Wellcome HIV Division

Target Audience: Persons considering HIV therapy

Topic: Treatment Adherence

Reading Level (SMOG Test): 11^th Grade

Synopsis/Description: This booklet dispels ten common myths about HIV medication. It includes the following information: when to start taking medications, tips for improving medication adherence; and description of body changes that may occur while on medication.

Brief Synopsis of NRC Consumer Reviews: One reviewer said that this booklet covers, "…all of the major myths about taking medications, such as dealing with long term medication use issues, hard dosing schedules and varying regimens." Another reviewer found it helpful because it, "clears up what the media and peers" are saying about taking HIV medications. Reviewers agreed that this piece should be read by the general population living with HIV, anyone contemplating initiation of HIV therapy and anyone supporting a person on HIV therapy, such as a family member or care-giver. Reviewers suggested that this booklet be distributed by nurses, case managers and substance use counselors.

Date of Most Recent Revision/ Update: November 2000

Next Planned Update: N/A

Permission to Reproduce? Yes, can make copy of materials on www.treathiv.com

Permission to Distribute? Yes

Style and Format
Text	7 pages
Tables	0
Figures	0
Color	Yes
Other Graphics	Yes

Cost per copy: Free

Shipping Cost: N/A

Ordering Contact:

To download pdf: http://www.treathiv.com/4.patient_edu/4.3.myths.html

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