Research Summary: Factors Related to Neighborhood Perceptions Among People Taking Treatment for HIV

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Research Question

Are neighborhood perceptions among people living with HIV related to food security and housing stability?

Main Finding

Food security and stable housing was associated with better neighborhood perceptions, which may positively influence decisions about an individual’s HIV care.

Full Article

K. Vasarhelyi, E.K. Brandson, A.K. Palmer, K.A. Fernades, W. Zhang, D.M. Moore, J.S.G. Montaner, R.S. Hogg. 2010. Home is where the HAART is: An examination of factors affecting neighbourhood perceptions among people with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy. AIDS Care. [In press].
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