Infect Chemother.  2014 Jun;46(2):139-140. 10.3947/ic.2014.46.2.139.

HIV Stigmatization Harms Individuals and Public Health

• Choi JY

• KMID: 2284992
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3947/ic.2014.46.2.139

Abstract

No abstract available.

MeSH Terms

HIV*
Public Health*
Stereotyping*

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