The Adherence Attitude Inventory is a 28-item Likert-type scaled rapid assessment instrument that consists of four distinct constructs (cognitive functioning, patient-provider communication, self-efficacy, and commitment to adherence) that are related to adherence to medication. Although the Adherence Attitude Inventory is not HIV specific, the authors created it in response to a call by the HIV community for instrument development. The focus of this article is on instrument development and pilot testing of psychometric properties.
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