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Pregnant women and children
Pregnant women
Low adherence has been noted in pregnant women. This may be because of concerns about the impact of medication on the unborn baby. If you are pregnant and concerned about the effect your treatments could have on your baby, then speak to your doctor. HIV treatments are very effective at preventing transmission of HIV from mother-to-baby, but only if they are taken correctly.
Some women find that when their baby is born, their routine and priorities change. You should be prepared for this, to make sure that as well as looking after your baby, you also look after your own health, including taking your HIV medication.
Children
There can be special issues distinct to adherence for children. Children are not all the same, and there are obviously age-related differences which affect adherence. For example, food and fasting restrictions can be difficult for infants and young children. For children of school age, adherence to regimens that require them to take doses at school can be difficult as it could lead to their HIV status being disclosed.
Pill-taking and unpleasant tasting liquid formulations of medications can have a negative impact on adherence for people of all ages, but may be more notable in children.
Low adherence has been noted in pregnant women. This may be because of concerns about the impact of medication on the unborn baby. If you are pregnant and concerned about the effect your treatments could have on your baby, then speak to your doctor. HIV treatments are very effective at preventing transmission of HIV from mother-to-baby, but only if they are taken correctly.
Some women find that when their baby is born, their routine and priorities change. You should be prepared for this, to make sure that as well as looking after your baby, you also look after your own health, including taking your HIV medication.
Children
There can be special issues distinct to adherence for children. Children are not all the same, and there are obviously age-related differences which affect adherence. For example, food and fasting restrictions can be difficult for infants and young children. For children of school age, adherence to regimens that require them to take doses at school can be difficult as it could lead to their HIV status being disclosed.
Pill-taking and unpleasant tasting liquid formulations of medications can have a negative impact on adherence for people of all ages, but may be more notable in children.