Use of Non-Prescription Remedies by Ghanaian Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Persons on Antiretroviral Therapy

Use of Non-Prescription Remedies by Ghanaian Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Positive Persons on Antiretroviral Therapy

BackgroundInappropriate use of non-prescription remedies by persons living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV) may result in adverse events or potentiate non-adherence to prescribed medications. This study investigated the use of non-prescription remedies among PLHIV receiving antiretroviral t...

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Main Authors:	Amos K. Laar, Awewura Kwara, Priscillia A. Nortey, Augustine K. Ankomah, Michael P. K. Okyerefo, Margaret Y. Lartey
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2017-05-01
Series:	Frontiers in Public Health
Subjects:	human immunodeficiency virus antiretroviral therapy non-prescription remedies polypharmacy polyherbacy self-medication practices
Online Access:	http://journal.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpubh.2017.00115/full

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