The Forms and Functions of Peer Social Support for People Living With HIV
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disclosure of hiv status and social support among people living with hiv
background disclosure of hiv is important for improving self-care behaviors, psychological well-being, commitment to the treatment, and reducing risk of transmission. one of the major benefits of disclosure is social support, which is an essential resource for effective coping with hiv infection. however, receiving any social support requires disclosing of hiv status. objectives this study aime...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1055-3290
DOI: 10.1016/j.jana.2011.08.014