ABSTRACT

Biomedical advances have led to improvements in quality of life for many individuals living with HIV disease. However, current treatments for HIV are not curative, and a significant proportion of people taking highly active antiretroviral therapies (HAART) do not experience long-term benefits. Psychosocial factors, including mental health adaptation, strict medication adherence, and sustained health behavior change, have become central determinants of long-term outcomes for people with HIV.