Objective: Determine the treatment adherence rate to ARV treatment and its associations with patient-related factors, social support, and patient satisfaction among HIV-infected individuals at the Tan Binh District Medical Center, Ho Chi Minh City, in 2025.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 226 HIV-infected patients undergoing ARV treatment for at least six months at the unit using a convenience sampling technique. Participants were interviewed directly using a structured questionnaire, and medical records were reviewed retrospectively.
Results: The proportion of good treatment adherence was 85,4%, while poor adherence accounted for 14,6%. Good adherence was significantly associated with an ART duration of 60 months or more, higher satisfaction with access to healthcare services, and the absence of clinic follow-up reminders. Living with a sexual partner was identified as a factor associated with lower adherence.
Conclusion: The proportion of patients adherence remains below the optimal level. The findings provide practical evidence to inform the development of policies and effective interventions aimed at improving ART adherence, contributing to the goal of ending the AIDS epidemic in the near future.