HIV Infections — A Pilot Study of Adherence to Oral Medication and Health Beliefs of Adolescents With HIV and Their Mothers
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A Pilot Study of Adherence to Oral Medication and Health Beliefs of Adolescents With HIV and Their Mothers
Interventional studies are often prospective and are specifically tailored to evaluate direct impacts of treatment or preventive measures on disease.
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