Abstract
AimTo analyze the adherence to the “Guidelines for the treatment of HIV-infected adults” among HIV-infected prison inmates. MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted in 2010 in the Quatre Camins Prison (Barcelona, Spain). Epidemiological, clinical and therapeutic variables were collected. We verified whether antiretroviral therapy (ART) met the Guidelines and analyzed the variables associated with compliance using bivariate and multivariate analysis. ResultsThere were a total of 202 HIV infected prison inmates, 83.2% of whom were on ART. An undetectable viral load (VL) was observed in 80.4% of treated patients. The large majority (86.1%) met the guidelines, and 42.9% of non-compliance to guidelines was because the patients refused ART. More undetectable VL (P=.001; ORA: 4,30, 95%CI: 1,85 to 10.0) was found in those patients following the guidelines. ConclusionCompliance with the guidelines is high, and is significantly associated with undetectable VL. We suggest evaluating the quality of prescriptions periodically, and to correct them if needed.
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