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Objective To describe the status of adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) in low endemic area,and to explore the factors affecting ART adherence so as to provide evidence for behavior management program.Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in 53 patients receiving free ART in Chuanying and Yongji of Jilin Province.Structured face-to-face interview was carried out to determine sociodemographic characteristics,medical treatment information,medication adherence behaviors,health belief and self-efficacy,doctor-patient relationships and health service information.Results Among 53 patients,3 reported drug discontinuance.Of the other 50 patients,41 (82.0％) obeyed the request of the doctors (to be defined as adherence).All the participants had high levels of perceived benefits of adherence,perceived severity of non-adherence and self-efficacy.94.3％ of them reported using medication reminders,88.7％ reported receiving directly observed therapy (DOT),and 73.6％ reported falling into the habit of drug administration.Conclusions HIV/AIDS patients show relatively good adherence to medical treatment.Local comprehensive education and supportive programs may contribute to patients' good adherence to ART.