TableĀ 1

Overview of characteristics of studies on adherence of antiretroviral treatment (ART)

Characteristics of studies on adherence to ARTGroupN=(%)
Study typeCohort44 (27)
Cross-sectional73 (45)
Qualitative37 (24)
Other7 (4)
Retrospective/prospectiveProspective136 (89)
Retrospective17 (11)
RegionCentral and East-Africa74 (45)
Southern Africa56 (35)
West-Africa36 (20)
Reported themes quantitativeSociodemographic75 (31)
Psychosocial40 (21)
Health status25 (14)
Treatment49 (22)
Intervention12 (10)
No significant determinants found8 (2)