Qualitative Inquiry An Underutilized Strategy in AIDS Research

  • Willo Pequegnat
  • Bryan Page
  • Anselm Strauss
  • Hortensia Amaro
  • Paul Goldstein
  • Richard B. Fritz
  • Peter Adler
  • Jeffrey Kelly
  • Ali Manwar
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Abstract

HIV/AIDS is the third-leading cause of death among adults ages 25 to 44. As of December 31, 1994, there were 441,528 reported cases of AIDS in the U.S.

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Qualitative Research Qualitative Researcher Gang Membership Role Assignment Medical Anthropology 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • Willo Pequegnat
  • Bryan Page
  • Anselm Strauss
  • Hortensia Amaro
  • Paul Goldstein
  • Richard B. Fritz
  • Peter Adler
  • Jeffrey Kelly
  • Ali Manwar

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