An evaluation of pharmacy students' knowledge, attitudes and risk perceptions about HIV/AIDS.
Background: Despite considerable progress in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) remain major public health issues in Saudi Arabia. Pharmacists must possess adequate knowledge and professional attitudes towards HIV/A...
| Publicado en: | Pharmacy Practice (1886-3655) Vol. 22; no. 3; pp. 1 - 9 |
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Centro de Investigaciones y Publicaciones Farmaceuticas S.L.
Jul-Sep2024
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