HIV-related Stigma as a Barrier to Achievement of Global PMTCT and Maternal Health Goals: A Review of the Evidence

Janet M Turan; Laura Nyblade

doi:10.1007/s10461-013-0446-8

HIV-related Stigma as a Barrier to Achievement of Global PMTCT and Maternal Health Goals

A Review of the Evidence

Bibliographic Data

ID	23382511
Authors	Janet M Turan (0000-0002-7802-6206), Laura Nyblade (0000-0001-8067-4192)
Year	2013
Volume	17
Issue	7
Pages	2528-2539
Publication date	2013-09-01
Peer Reviewed	Yes
Open Access	Yes
Type	ARTICLE
Venue	AIDS and Behavior (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiers	ISSN: 1090-7165 • E-ISSN: 1573-3254
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI	10.1007/s10461-013-0446-8
PMID	23474643
Language	EN
Citations received	60
References cited	69

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Unique citing works	60
Citations per year	4,62
Citation span	2013 - 2026 (14)
Citation velocity	current
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Citation types	Neutral: 60