This study evaluated treatment adherence of pregnant mothers living with HIV. Eighty-nine HIV-positive pregnant mothers who were in the last trimester of pregnancy were interviewed about sociodemographic data, prenatal care, and social support. They also took laboratory tests. Results showed that 51.7% of pregnant mothers were adherent. These women were more educated, began prenatal earlier, had more visits and higher scores of emotional support. In the logistic regression model, number of prenatal visits and emotional support were predictors of adherence. Adherence of pregnant mothers living with HIV is a challenge, even when access to care and treatment are available. Beginning the prenatal care early and strengthening the social support network are crucial factors for promoting adherence among HIV pregnant mothers.
pregnancy; medication adherence; HIV; prenatal care
