%0 Journal Article
%T Effectiveness of Single
%A Andrew Merker
%A Jeremy Young
%A Mahesh Patel
%A Melissa Badowski
%A Ryan Werner
%A Sarah E. P¨Śrez
%A Thomas Chiampas
%J Journal of Correctional Health Care
%@ 1940-5200
%D 2018
%R 10.1177/1078345817745334
%X Minimal information is available regarding antiretroviral prescribing patterns and outcomes for HIV patients in correctional systems. This study analyzes single- (STR) and multiple- (MTR) tablet regimen effectiveness in patients receiving HIV telemedicine care through the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). This study involves a retrospective review of HIV-positive adult patients in IDOC on either an STR (efavirenz, rilpivirine, elvitegravir based) or an MTR (emtricitabine/tenofovir with atazanavir/ritonavir, darunavir/ritonavir, or raltegravir). No significant differences in virologic suppression were seen between groups at baseline, weeks 24, 48, 96, and last clinic visit. Similar proportions of patient-reported adverse effects, self-reported adherence, and discontinuation rates were found in both groups. With similar rates of viral suppression, tolerability, adherence, and discontinuation, administering MTR in the incarcerated population is a viable alternative to STR
%K HIV
%K department of corrections
%K antiretroviral regimens
%K correctional health care
%U https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/1078345817745334