SELF-REPORTED DEPRESSION AND SOCIAL SUPPORT ARE ASSOCIATED WITH EGOCENTRIC NETWORK CHARACTERISTICS OF HIV-INFECTED WOMEN OF COLOR

Self-reported depression and social support are associated with egocentric network characteristics of HIV-infected women of color

Abstract Background We explore the social network characteristics associated with depressive symptoms and social support among HIV-infected women of color (WOC).Methods Network data were collected from 87 HIV-infected WOC at an academic Infectious Disease clinic in the United States (US) south.With validated instruments, interviewers also asked abo

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Influencing the body schema through the feeling of satiety

Abstract The body schema is a much discussed aspect of body awareness.Although there is still no single definition, there is widespread consensus that the body schema is responsible for movement and interaction with the environment.It usually remains outside of active consciousness.There are only few investigations on influences on the body schema

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The effect of larval nutritional deprivation on the life history and DDT resistance phenotype in laboratory strains of the malaria vector Anopheles arabiensis

Abstract Background Anopheles arabiensis is a major malaria vector in Africa.It thrives in agricultural areas and has been associated with increased malaria incidence in areas under rice and maize cultivation.This effect may be METHYL FOLATE 1000MCG due to increased adult size and abundance as a consequence of optimal larval nutrition.The aim of th

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