Title | Prediction of HIV Virologic Failure Among Adolescents Using the Pediatric Symptom Checklist. |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2015 |
Authors | Lowenthal ED, Marukutira T, Tshume O, Chapman J, Anabwani GM, Gross R |
Journal | AIDS Behav |
Volume | 19 |
Issue | 11 |
Pagination | 2044-8 |
Date Published | 2015 Nov |
ISSN | 1573-3254 |
Abstract | Psychosocial dysfunction is a risk factor for treatment non-adherence among children and adolescents. A previous study showed that high scores on the Pediatric Symptom Checklist (PSC) were associated with a history of HIV virologic failure. We assessed whether high scores on the PSC could predict virologic failure in HIV-infected youth. Caregivers of 234 adolescents between the ages of 10 and 16 years were asked to complete a PSC at baseline. Elevated PSC scores were associated with virologic failure in the subsequent 6 months. PSC scores may help guide resource utilization when viral load monitoring is limited. |
DOI | 10.1007/s10461-015-1061-7 |
Alternate Journal | AIDS Behav |
PubMed ID | 25855047 |
PubMed Central ID | PMC4600009 |
Grant List | K23 MH095669 / MH / NIMH NIH HHS / United States |