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HIV, HPV, and oral health in Tanzania: a scoping review
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 Published on 30/07/2026 |  Original article (Full-text)  | Gedion, Kalipa et al. | Infectious Agents and Cancer. Volume 21(1).

People living with HIV (PLHIV) are at an increased risk of oral manifestations, including those linked to human papillomavirus (HPV). In Tanzania, the prevalence and impact of oral HPV among PLHIV remain unknown. This scoping review aimed to map evidence and identify gaps at the intersection of HIV,...

Psychometric properties of the Vietnamese version of the 12-item HIV stigma scale (HSS-12) among people living with HIV in Vietnam
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 Published on 23/07/2026 |  Original article (Full-text)  | Thuong, Cao Nguyen Hoai et al. | BMC Psychology. Volume 14(1).

HIV-related stigma remains a major psychosocial challenge affecting mental health, healthcare engagement, and quality of life among people living with HIV. Reliable and culturally appropriate brief instruments are essential for stigma assessment in both research and clinical practice; however, validated...