Comprehensive Analysis and Leveraging Online Innovations to Improve HIV and STI Prevention and Treatment Services in Major Cities of Thailand.
Despite a 50% reduction in new HIV cases since 2010, HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remain pressing public health challenges in Thailand, particularly among marginalized and high-risk populations. This study examined 8,865 bookings made between October 1, 2023, and September 30, 2024...
| Publicado en: | AIDS & Behavior Vol. 29; no. 8; pp. 2543 - 2554 |
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Springer Nature
Aug2025
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