Table 5. Self-reported adherence to ART based on ACTG questionnaire: effects of viral loads.

Variable		VL groups1+2 (N = 32)	VL group3 (N = 107)	P-value
Ever missed ART because of side effects?	Never or Rarely	23(71.88)	98(91.59)	0.007
	Sometimes, Often, or has Stopped	9(28.13)	9(8.41)
Ever missed ART because of excessive drugs?	Never or Rarely	28(87.5)	102(95.33)	0.21
	Sometimes, Often, or has Stopped	4(12.5)	5(4.67)
Ever had difficulty taking ART at the exact time?	Never or Rarely	23(71.88)	91(85.05)	0.09
	Sometimes, Often, or has Stopped	9(28.13)	16(14.95)
Ever missed ART (for any reason)?	Never or Rarely	18(56.25)	75(70.09)	0.14
	Sometimes, Often, or has Stopped	14(43.75)	32(29.91)

Subject classification based on viral load (VL):

Group 1: High; viral load ≥ 100,000 copies /ml.

Group 2: Mid-Range; viral load >40 and <100,000 copies /ml.

Group 3: Non-detectable; viral load <40 viral copies /ml.