Title | Rationale, study design and sample characteristics of a randomized controlled trial of directly administered antiretroviral therapy for HIV-infected prisoners transitioning to the community - a potential conduit to improved HIV treatment outcomes. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2012 |
Authors | Saber-Tehrani, Ali Shabahang, Sandra A. Springer, Jingjun Qiu, Maua Herme, Jeffrey Wickersham, and Frederick L. Altice |
Journal | Contemporary clinical trials |
Volume | 33 |
Issue | 2 |
Pagination | 436-44 |
Date Published | 2012 Mar |
ISSN | 1559-2030 |
Keywords | Adult, Anti-HIV Agents, Directly Observed Therapy, Female, Follow-Up Studies, HIV, HIV Infections, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Prisoners, Prospective Studies, Treatment Outcome, Viral Load |
Abstract | HIV-infected prisoners experience poor HIV treatment outcomes post-release. Directly administered antiretroviral therapy (DAART) is a CDC-designated, evidence-based adherence intervention for drug users, yet untested among released prisoners. |
DOI | 10.1016/j.cct.2011.11.002 |
Alternate Journal | Contemp Clin Trials |