Peer - based programs to support antiretroviral adherence
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چکیده
1. What is the evidence of the effectiveness of peer-based programs to support adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART)? 2. What population-related variables may be related to the success of peerbased adherence programs? (e.g. age, race, gender, drug use, homelessness) 3. What approaches have been successfully used to select peers and match them to participants in adherence support programs? 4. What supports and education for peers have successful programs provided and how do these programs benefit peers?
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