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HIV/AIDS
Studies from A. Clark and co-researchers update current data on HIV/AIDS
November 19th, 2008
According to recent research published in the journal AIDS Patient Care and Stds, "We Sought to determine the prevalence of HIV conspiracy beliefs in patients with HIV and how those beliefs correlate with access and adherence to HIV care and health outcomes. From March to December 2005,113 patients at four public facilities in Houston, Texas, diagnosed with HIV for 3 years or less, participated in a cross-sectional Survey." "Conspiracy beliefs were assessed with five items that dealt with HIV origin, cure, and vaccine. Medical records were reviewed for CD4 cell counts, HAART use, and appointment dates. Statistical analyses (including analysis of variance [ANOVA],...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-11-19)
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