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

Relationship between adherence and health-related quality of life among HIV-patients in South Africa: findings and implications

Rajesh Vikram Vagiri
  • Rajesh Vikram Vagiri
  • School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Molotlegi Street, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.
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Johanna Catharina Meyer
  • Johanna Catharina Meyer
  • School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Molotlegi Street, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.
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Brian Godman
  • Brian Godman
  • School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Molotlegi Street, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.
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Andries Gustav Stephanus Gous
  • Andries Gustav Stephanus Gous
  • School of Pharmacy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Molotlegi Street, Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.
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  •  Received: 27 October 2018
  •  Accepted: 29 November 2018
  •  Published: 31 December 2018

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