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Research Article

Epidemiology of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders among people living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy in Northwest Tanzania: implications for ART adherence and case management

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Pages 652-660 | Received 26 Sep 2023, Accepted 18 Dec 2023, Published online: 31 Jan 2024

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