Microbicide trials for preventing HIV/AIDS in South Africa: Phase II trial participants' experiences and psychological needs

• Main Authors: Annalie Pistorius (Author), Janneke van de Wijgert (Author), Mohlatlego Sebola (Author), Barbara Friedland (Author), Evelyn Nagel (Author), Cathleen Bokaba (Author), Anwar Hoosen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Taylor & Francis Group, 2004-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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The Microbicide Division of the Department of Medical Microbiology at MEDUNSA, South Africa, recently completed a phase II expanded safety trial of the candidate microbicide Carraguard. A microbicide is a vaginal product that women might use, if proven safe and effective, to protect themselves from...