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How important is patient engagement for people with HIV?

Sean Strub, activist and founder of POZ Magazine discusses why patients who are informed and engaged tend to have better outcomes. He elaborates on the importance of patient engagement with HIV.


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Up Next

  • How can people empower themselves in their own HIV care?

  • How to empower yourself with your HIV care

  • What was it like when you first got diagnosed with HIV?

  • Hopes for HIV therapy and treatment

  • Being diagnosed with HIV

  • What are your hopes for therapy and treatment of HIV/AIDS?

  • Why did the sense of urgency with the HIV/AIDS movement dissipate?

  • Why advocacy matters for the trans, black, and HIV-positive community

  • Why should we use the term epidemic with HIV/AIDS?

  • How young poc with HIV can advocate for themselves

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