Nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis for human immunodeficiency virus in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review

Journal of Forensic Nursing

Volumn 7, Issue 2, 2011, Pages 89-96

  Draughon, Jessica E ^a   Sheridan, Daniel J ^a  

^a JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NURSING   (United States)

Author keywords

Africa; Forensic nursing; HIV nPEP; Post exposure Prophylaxis; Rape; Sexual assault

Indexed keywords

ADULT; AFRICA SOUTH OF THE SAHARA; CHILD; FORENSIC NURSING; HUMAN; HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION; POST EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS; RAPE; REVIEW;

ADULT; AFRICA SOUTH OF THE SAHARA; CHILD; FORENSIC NURSING; HIV INFECTIONS; HUMANS; POST-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS; RAPE;

EID: 79957972181     PISSN: 15563693     EISSN: 19393938     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1939-3938.2011.01104.x     Document Type: Review

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