The LIVE Network: a music-based messaging program to promote ART adherence self-management

AIDS Behav. 2013 Nov;17(9):2954-62. doi: 10.1007/s10461-013-0581-2.

Abstract

We developed and pilot-tested the efficacy, acceptability, and feasibility of a music program, The LIVE Network (LN), compared to standard care on outcomes of ART adherence, clinical indicators, and self-efficacy. The study was powered to detect differences at p < 0.1. We enrolled and followed 77 participants for 12 weeks (T3). Mean monthly pill counts (PC) declined over time in both groups. Although not significant, the LN had higher PC and a larger proportion had plasma antiretroviral trough levels within therapeutic range. The LN group did have significantly (p < 0.1) increased levels of adherence self-efficacy and decrease in viral loads.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-HIV Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Depression / epidemiology
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy
  • HIV Infections / psychology*
  • Health Promotion* / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medication Adherence / psychology*
  • Middle Aged
  • Motivation*
  • Music* / psychology
  • Patient Education as Topic
  • Patient Satisfaction
  • Pilot Projects
  • Self Administration
  • Self Care
  • Social Support
  • Substance-Related Disorders / epidemiology
  • Text Messaging
  • Treatment Outcome
  • United States / epidemiology

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents