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Related to the regimen
Use a child friendly regimen. Integrate intake of medicines with
o paediatric formulations should pleasant daily activities
be available, e.g., syrups, smaller o e.g., link with tooth brushing,
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favourite TV program
dose combinations Provide tools to remind (funny pill
o allow children's preference for '&
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adult formulations (tablets, feelings (e.g., drawings), to visualize
capsules) prescription (sticker of medicines and
o learn which adult formulations dosage) and to award intake (e.g.,
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stickers)
some capsules can be opened G
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provider, e.g., hotline in case of
o take palatability into account &
o teach child and caretaker how
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with juice
Provide knowledge on possible
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appropriate self-management
The child should always be able to see
the pills prior to regimen selection

Related to health care provider

Communication tools (fairy tales Promote a multidisciplinary approach
and games to improve knowledge by team working involving doctors,
of caretaker and child, to address nurses, social workers, pharmacists
adherence issues) and tools to assess and PHAs
and support adherence should be
available for the provider.
Address attitude and create
understanding for provider by
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o on HIV pathogenesis
o rational of HAART
o importance of adherence,
including the message “HIV-
infected children can grow,
can live normal lives, can
attend schools, …”

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