Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Status in Islamic Countries
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Please cite this paper as: Alavi-Naini R. Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Status in Islamic Countries. Int J High Risk Behav Addict. 2012; 1(3): 90-1. DOI: 10.5812/ijhrba.7578 Implication for health policy/practice/research/medical education: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome is a social-health problem all over the world, which has a soaring rate of prevalence. This article emphasize on the low rate of AIDS among Muslims population. This study has implication for researchers and psychological educators as well.
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