Table 2.

Reasons for stopping ART, if ever took ART (N = 504)

	%
Did not want medication side effects	54.6
Switched to other HIV medications	45.7
Decided to stop because CD4 and viral load numbers have been good	39.3
Were on too many medications	36.9
Changed doctors or clinics	29.8
The HIV medication(s) initially worked, but then stopped working	25.5
Disclosure concern (did not want anyone to find out that about HIV positive status)	24.2
Prefer alternative treatments	19.0
The HIV medications(s) did not work	18.5
Doctor told you to stop	9.9
Could not afford the HIV medication(s)	7.2
Believed you have been cured of HIV	7.1
Partner or friends suggested you stop taking HIV medication(s)	7.0