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

Medication adherence and social support in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH) in Kogi State, Nigeria

Ibrahim Abayomi Yekini
  • Ibrahim Abayomi Yekini
  • Department of Family Medicine, University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria.
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Akawa Ayodeji Benjamin
  • Akawa Ayodeji Benjamin
  • Department of Medical Biochemistry, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
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Fashuba Ilesanmi Kayode
  • Fashuba Ilesanmi Kayode
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria.
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Adu Isaac Adekola
  • Adu Isaac Adekola
  • Department of Medical Biochemistry, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 11 March 2023
  •  Accepted: 09 May 2023
  •  Published: 30 June 2023

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