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HIV associated neurocognitive disorder screening and diagnosis pathways in Australia: a scoping review and international implications

Ruth A. Wagstaffa School of Psychology and Wellbeing, Centre for Health Research, Institute of Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Queensland, Australia;b College of Health & Human Sciences, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, AustraliaView further author information
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Amy B. Mullensa School of Psychology and Wellbeing, Centre for Health Research, Institute of Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Queensland, AustraliaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Kirstie Dakena School of Psychology and Wellbeing, Centre for Health Research, Institute of Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Queensland, AustraliaView further author information
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Lucette A. Cysiquec MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Canada;d Faculty of Science, School of Psychology, The University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia;e St. Vincent’s Hospital Centre for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, AustraliaView further author information
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Diana Le Clercqa School of Psychology and Wellbeing, Centre for Health Research, Institute of Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Queensland, AustraliaView further author information
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Chris Howardf Queensland Positive People, Brisbane, AustraliaView further author information
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Sue Gillingf Queensland Positive People, Brisbane, AustraliaView further author information
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Adina Piovesanaa School of Psychology and Wellbeing, Centre for Health Research, Institute of Resilient Regions, University of Southern Queensland, Queensland, AustraliaView further author information
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Claire L. Thompsong School of Health, Medical and Applied Sciences, Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, AustraliaView further author information
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Received 09 May 2023, Accepted 10 Apr 2024, Published online: 29 Apr 2024

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