Past research has shown that financial incentives are effective in improving adherence to medication regimines. Researchers tested this technique with adolescents who were perinatally-infected with HIV and have had poor adherence in the past. The pilot project showed that financial incentives were indeed effective at increasing medication uptake with subsequent improvement in health status for these youth. Full research is indicated to learn more about financial incentives in this population.
Citation:
Foster C, McDonald S, Frize G, Ayers A, Fidler S. "Payment by Results" - financial incentives and motivational interviewing, adherence interventions in young adults with perinatally acquired HIV-1 infection: A pilot program. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2014 Jan;28(1):28-32.
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