For patient with HIV, the initial care must be comprehensive, integrating therapeutic, psychological, preventive and social aspects. Before starting ARV treatment, accurate clinical, immuno-virological, metabolic and cardiovascular risk assessment is essential and the patient should be informed of the treatment objectives, nature, frequency and potential severity of the disease. side effects.
Adherence is one of the essential elements of therapeutic success. Symptoms perceived and attributed to patient treatment and depression are among the major factors that negatively affect adherence.