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567. Stigma, Secrecy and Spirituality: An Exploratory Study of How Sociocultural Practices and Perceptions Influence Care Engagement Among HIV-Positive Adults in Akwatia, Ghana

BACKGROUND: In Ghana, only 65% of HIV-positive adults are linked to HIV care. Stigma, social support and religion influence patients’ choice to engage in HIV-related care. This exploratory study examines the relationship between demographic characteristics, perceived stigma, religious service attend...

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Autores principales: Brown, Kelsey, Deatley, Teresa, Mensah, Gloria, Tucker, Nailah, Flanigan, Timothy, Romero, Maite Alfonso
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6254886/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofy210.575