Feasibility and acceptability of conducting HIV vaccine trials in adolescents in South Africa: Going beyond willingness to participate towards implementation

Feasibility and acceptability of conducting HIV vaccine trials in adolescents in South Africa: Going beyond willingness to participate towards implementation

Background. HIV/AIDS remains a leading cause of death in adolescents (aged 15 - 25 years), and in sub-Saharan Africa HIV-related deaths continue to rise in this age group despite a decline in both adult and paediatric populations. This is attributable in part to high adolescent infection rates and s...

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Main Authors: M Wallace, K Middelkoop, P Smith, C Pike, T Bennie, M Latka, M Nchabeleng, M Mathebula, S Roux, J Chandia, G Churchyard, C Slack, A Strode, G Gray, L-G Bekker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Medical Association 2018-03-01
Series:South African Medical Journal
Online Access:http://www.samj.org.za/index.php/samj/article/download/12260/8443

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