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Research summaries and systematic reviews
Publication date: 
2006

Review of literature on the relationship between HIV and mental illness in LMIC, and the relevance for HIV care and treatment programs.

Collins PY, Holman AR, Freeman MC, Patel V. What is the Relevance of Mental Health to HIV/AIDS Care and Treatment Programs in Developing Countries? AIDS. 2006 Aug 1;20(12):1571-82. doi: 10.1097/01.aids.0000238402.70379.d4

Approach: 
Policy and legislation
Treatment, care and rehabilitation
Population: 
Communicable diseases (e.g. HIV/AIDS, TB)
Region: 
Africa
Central America and the Caribbean
South America
Asia
Europe
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