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Syndemic Illness of HIV and Trauma

When compared to the general population, people living with HIV infection are disproportionately exposed to trauma and the resultant negative health consequences, creating a syndemic relationship between them. Trauma in individuals with HIV is associated with increased HIV-risk behavior, poor treatment adherence, and both poor HIV and other health outcomes.

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Updated 2022-08-31

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