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The causal effect of education on HIV stigma in Uganda

Evidence from a natural experiment

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ID4601758
AuthorsAlexander C Tsai (0000-0001-6397-7917, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, corresponding author), Atheendar S Venkataramani, Atheendar Venkataramani (0000-0002-7612-8903)
Year2015
Volume142
Pages37-46
Publication date2015-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Science & Medicine (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0277-9536 • E-ISSN: 1873-5347
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.socscimed.2015.08.009
PMID26282707
OpenAlexW1616313518
LanguageEN
Citations received18
References cited93

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV · Natural experiment · Psychiatry · Social stigma · Sociology · Stigma (botany · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare · Psychology · Social Psychology · Virology

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