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Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of Sex Workers: Two Feminist Projects in Brazil

Alessandra S ChachamAssociate Professor, Department of Social Sciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte MG, Brazil E-mail: [email protected]
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Simone G DinizAssociate Professor, Maternal and Child Health Department, Public Health School, University of São Paulo, and Coletivo Feminista Sexualidade e Saúde, São Paulo SP, Brazil
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Mônica B MaiaGraduate student, Social Sciences, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte MG, Brazil
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Ana F GalatiHealth Consultant, Disque Saúde Hot-line Coordinator, Coletivo Feminista Sexualidade e Saúde, São Paulo SP, Brazil
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Liz A MirimAssistant Professor, Clinic Psychology, Universidade Bandeirantes de São Paulo; Coletivo Feminista Sexualidade e Saúde, São Paulo SP, Brazil
Pages 108-118 | Published online: 17 May 2007

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