The usefulness of the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control Form C (MHLC-C) for HIV+ subjects: an Italian study.
In the last few years, highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has resulted in a remarkable decrease in HIV-related morbidity and mortality. This 'new deal' encouraged clinical research in investigating patients' manifest behaviours and their beliefs regarding their health status, which likely...
| Publicado en: | AIDS Care Vol. 20; no. 4; pp. 495 - 503 |
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| Formato: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Apr2008
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