Severe menopausal symptoms associated with reduced adherence to antiretroviral therapy among perimenopausal and menopausal women living with HIV in Metro Vancouver

摘要

ObjectivesAlthough more women living with HIV (WLWH) are entering midlife, the experiences of peri-menopausal and menopausal WLWH, including the effects of menopausal symptoms severity, remain understudied. This study longitudinally investigated the correlates of antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence among peri-menopausal and menopausal WLWH from Metro Vancouver.