Table 4. The 10 items of the reduced version of the perceived barriers to antiretroviral therapy adherence scale (PEDIAr) by factor.

Item number	Item content
Psychological aspects
3	It frustrates me to think that I need to take the HIV meds in order to be alive.
7	I do not like to take my HIV meds around others.
11	It is tiresome to take my HIV meds every day.
17	It bothers me that I have to get my HIV meds refill in the health care facility’s pharmacy.
Practical aspects
4	Sometimes I skip taking my HIV meds because I want to avoid side effects.
6	It is difficult to take my HIV meds at home.
8	Sometimes I forget to take my HIV meds because I get distracted.
9	It is difficult to take my HIV meds at work.
13	When I feel depressed I do not want to take my HIV meds.
18	It is harder to keep track of my HIV meds on weekends.