Myths surrounding HIV/AIDS in Southwest Nigeria
Osinubi, T.Simbowale.; Amaghionyeodiwe, L.Ahamefule.
International Journal of STD and AIDS 16(1): 85
2005
ISSN/ISBN: 0956-4624 PMID: 15705284 DOI: 10.1258/0956462052932674Document Number: 240358
The common misconceptions about human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) among people in Southwest Nigeria, are discussed. Their effects on sexual behaviour and social discrimination are described.
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