Journal of
AIDS and HIV Research

  • Abbreviation: J. AIDS HIV Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2359
  • DOI: 10.5897/JAHR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 298

Full Length Research Paper

Challenges of the care of HIV positive adolescents in Jos, Nigeria

Esther S. Yiltok
  • Esther S. Yiltok
  • Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Vivian Yuwa
  • Vivian Yuwa
  • Department of Nursing Services, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Asabe Mshelia
  • Asabe Mshelia
  • HIV Counselling Unit, APIN Centre, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Helen Akhiwu
  • Helen Akhiwu
  • Department of Paediatrics, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Emeka U. Ejeliogu
  • Emeka U. Ejeliogu
  • Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Augustine O. Ebonyi
  • Augustine O. Ebonyi
  • Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Patricia A. Agaba
  • Patricia A. Agaba
  • Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Oche Agbaji
  • Oche Agbaji
  • Department of Medicine, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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Stephen Oguche
  • Stephen Oguche
  • Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, University of Jos, Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 08 August 2019
  •  Accepted: 14 October 2019
  •  Published: 30 November 2019

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