Non‐adherence was associated with non‐disclosure of positive HIV status. The rate was reduced among participants reporting no difficulty in taking medication as prescribed.
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Pak J Med Sci
January 2025
Dr. Ayesha Babar Kawish, MSPH Al-Shifa School of Public Health, Al-Shifa Trust, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
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