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Adherence is a condition where the patient adheres to his treatment on the basis of his own consciousness, not merely obeying the doctors orders. Compliance is an important factor in the success of ARV therapy. This research uses the design of Mann Whitney test. The variables in this study consisted of dependent variables namely medication adherence and independent variables of CD4 increase in HIV AIDS. The population in this study were people with HIV AIDS in Syarifah Ambami Hospital Rato Ebu Bangkalan. Samples were taken by PLHIV who conducted CD4 examinations and within the same time period with a total sample of 61 people. Data collection using a questionnaire. Data is analyzed using the Mann Whitney test and the results showed that adherence to taking medication for CD4 levels was obtained a P value = 0,000 (α: 0.05). This shows that there are differences in CD4 that are obedient and non-adherent taking medication in people with HIV AIDS in Syarifah Ambami Hospital Rato Ebu Bangkalan. Adherence to taking antiretroviral drugs is needed in people with HIV AIDS to increase self-esteem, through involvement in peer support activities.