P2-431 Marital status and risk of Hiv infection in informal urban settlements of Nairobi, Kenya: results from a cross-sectional survey
Kimani, J.; Ettarh, R.; Ziraba, A.; Yatich, N.
Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health 65(Suppl 1): A340-A341
2011
ISSN/ISBN: 0143-005X DOI: 10.1136/jech.2011.142976l.61Document Number: 642192
Objective The objective of this paper is to examine the association between marital status and the risk of Hiv infection in the informal settlements of Nairobi. The findings from this study will inform Hiv prevention programs, particularly among poor and marginalised groups in the informal settlements.
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