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: 298

Full Length Research Paper

Impact of information leaflet on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) related information and self management in HIV positive adolescents

J. Anitha Menon*
  • J. Anitha Menon*
  • School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, University of Zambia, Zambia.
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Kusanthan Thankian
  • Kusanthan Thankian
  • School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, University of Zambia, Zambia.
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Sidney O.C. Mwaba
  • Sidney O.C. Mwaba
  • School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Department of Psychology, University of Zambia, Zambia.
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  •  Received: 27 February 2015
  •  Accepted: 28 May 2015
  •  Published: 30 June 2015

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