Late Diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy: Role of Socio-behavioral Factors and Medical Encounters

Late Diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy: Role of Socio-behavioral Factors and Medical Encounters

Despite provision of free-of-charge human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) care and antiretroviral therapy in Taiwan, a substantial proportion of patients experience late HIV diagnosis. We investigated the risk factors for late HIV diagnosis in Taiwan. Methods: Structured interviews were conducted among...

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Main Authors: Yi-Chun Lo, Pei-Ying Wu, Chia-Yin Hsieh, Mao-Yuan Chen, Wang-Huei Sheng, Szu-Min Hsieh, Hsin-Yun Sun, Wen-Chun Liu, Chien-Ching Hung, Shan-Chwen Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2011-05-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
Subjects:
human immunodeficiency virus diagnosis
human immunodeficiency virus infection
human immunodeficiency virus testing
late diagnosis
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