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. 1998 Jun;48(431):1329–1330.

Do women with HIV infection consult with their GPs?

S Madge 1, A Mocroft 1, A Olaitan 1, M Johnson 1
PMCID: PMC1410151  PMID: 9747552

Abstract

In a cohort of 106 HIV-positive women, 86 (81%) were registered with a general practitioner (GP) and 71 (83%) had a GP who was aware of their HIV status. GPs were primarily consulted for perceived non-HIV-related problems and prescriptions. This is encouraging. However, primary and secondary care services should aim to increase the proportions of HIV-positive individuals with access to primary care.

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