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Conceptual model. This figure summarizes the findings of our meta-synthesis of 34 qualitative studies and analysis of 41 quantitative studies. The stigma of HIV was found to compromise ART adherence through general as well as group-specific psychological processes. Adaptive coping and social support were critical determinants of participants’ ability to overcome structural and economic barriers associated with poverty to successfully adhere to ART.
