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People with untreated depression are more likely to be nonadherent to antiretroviral treatment, but antidepressants remove the disparity.

The long-acting regimen will enable some adolescents to take their HIV treatment just six times a year.

Do you always take your HIV meds as prescribed?

The exhibit tells the story of her life, says Kia LaBeija, and that includes her mom, HIV, ballroom, love and a double rainbow. [SLIDESHOW]

Stigmatizing comments and experiences may be partly to blame for lower adherence.

Taking your medications as prescribed helps you get the most from HIV treatment.

HIV Treatment Adherence Survey

HIV stigma and worries about disclosure were also associated with lower odds of taking treatment as prescribed.

Compared to other common HIV treatments, dolutegravir-based regimens maintained viral suppression even without perfect adherence.

Injections given every month or every other month were preferred over daily pills.

Do I need to take meds daily?

For a group of DC residents, health insurance and trust in their providers couldn’t overcome lack of housing, jobs or money.