Implementation of peer support demonstration project for HIV+ Caribbean immigrants: A descriptive paper

Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies

Volumn 6, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 526-544

  Thomas, Laurine ^a   Clarke, Thomas ^a   Kroliczak, Alice ^b  

^a FAMILY HEALTH INTERNATIONAL   (United States)

^b HEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION   (United States)

Author keywords

Caribbean immigrants; Healthcare; HIV AIDS; Interventions; Peer support demonstration

Indexed keywords

ACQUIRED IMMUNE DEFICIENCY SYNDROME; HEALTH CARE; HEALTH EXPENDITURE; HEALTH STATUS; HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS; IMMIGRANT;

NORTH AMERICA; UNITED STATES;

EID: 67649971838     PISSN: 15562948     EISSN: 15562956     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15362940802480407     Document Type: Article

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