In this study, about a quarter of the PLHIVs had suboptimal ART adherence and nearly one third of the PLHIVs had depression. The older age group, poor patient-provider relationship and depression were found to be the barrier to ART adherence.
Providing effective and efficient counseling, dissemination of ART related knowledge, early diagnosis and prompt treatment of depression and provision of supportive measures for ART, such as pill reminders and psychosocial support, could be helpful to achieve the optimal adherence of up to 100% and better QoL for those with HIV infection in Myanmar.