Exploring Experiences of Disclosing HIV - Positive Status While in Prison
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The AARC African American HIV/AIDS Research Forum is the first step in developing a community participatory research agenda to address HIV/AIDS among African Americans in Alameda County. This compendium compiles research happening in Alameda County in order to strengthen networks and collaborations as well as identify the gaps and opportunities for researchers and community partners to more effectively work together. Research in this compendium are grouped according to each breakout session in today’s forum. Substance Use/Incarceration
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