Apoyo Social y Adhesión al Tratamiento Antirretroviral en Pacientes VIH+ en un Programa de Mantenimiento con Metadona: Un estudio Longitudinal

the present study examined the dynamics of idus social support and adherence to treatment regimens over time. the participants were 100 hiv+ patients on a methadone maintenance program in madrid (spain). the data were elicited using a structured, interviewer- administered questionnaire and were followed for one year. we investigate the following 4 groups of patients: those who continued the treatment, those who refused the treatment, those who started the treatment and the patients where there was treatment failure. conclusions: social support is an important variable in the start, continuation and also in ultimate failure of medical treatment.