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Effects of Religious Involvement on HIV Management Outcomes Among HIV-Positive Adults in Central North Carolina

Objectives: The goals of this pilot cross-sectional study were to determine the feasibility of and begin measuring the effect of religious institution affiliation on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) clinical outcomes in the southern United States, a region marked by later initiation of antiretroviral therapy, higher HIV-related morbidity, and higher mortality…

Posted in: human immunodeficiency virus 23 Infectious Disease 6 North Carolina 3 religion and spirituality 2

Original Article

Trends in Abortion Incidence and Availability in North Carolina, 1980–2013

Objectives: Abortion incidence has declined nationally during the last decade. In recent years, many states, including North Carolina, have passed legislation related to the provision of abortion services. Despite the changing political environment, there is no comprehensive analysis on past and current trends related to unintended pregnancy and abortion in…

Posted in: abortion 4 access 5 contraception 14 North Carolina 3 trends 4

Original Article

Mortality from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Among Adults Aged 25 Years or Older in North Carolina

Objectives: Recent reports highlight variation in the burden of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mortality across the United States. This report describes COPD mortality in North Carolina (NC). Methods: Data on COPD deaths were obtained from the National Vital Statistics System. COPD deaths were identified using International Classification of Diseases…

Posted in: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 10 epidemiology 36 mortality 38 North Carolina 3
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