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: 299

Full Length Research Paper

Pattern of home-based care in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients attending adult antiretroviral therapy clinic of Jos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria: A review from September, 2008 to December, 2013

Halima M. Sule
  • Halima M. Sule
  • Department of Family Medicine, University of Jos/Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos-Nigeria.
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Patricia A. Agaba
  • Patricia A. Agaba
  • Department of Family Medicine, University of Jos/Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos-Nigeria.
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Lisa L. Patrick
  • Lisa L. Patrick
  • APIN Centre, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos-Nigeria.
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Asabe A. Mshelia
  • Asabe A. Mshelia
  • APIN Centre, Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos-Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 17 January 2016
  •  Accepted: 25 April 2016
  •  Published: 30 June 2016

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