Validation of the Perceived Barriers to Antiretroviral Therapy Adherence (PEDIA) Scale Among Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex With Men and Transgender and Nonbinary Persons: Cross-Sectional Study
PEDIAr, the 10-item reduced version of PEDIA, proved to be valid among gay, bisexual, and other MSM and TGNB persons in Brazil. This shorter instrument was able to capture 2 distinguished dimensions of the perceived barriers to adherence to ART (practical aspects and psychological aspects). By proactively identifying individuals struggling with adherence to ART, PEDIAr can facilitate timely interventions and improve personalized care.
Authors
- Dyego Carlos Souza Anacleto de Araújo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6631-465X)
- Paula M. Luz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9746-719X)
- Thiago S. Torres (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2557-601X)
- Victor C. Matos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6214-2123)
Institutions
- Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública (BR)
- Instituto Evandro Chagas (BR)
- Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (BR)
- Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JMIR Public Health and Surveillance
- Published
- 2025-06-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2196/67005
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
- Fundação Oswaldo Cruz