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Individual differences associated with high-risk sexual behaviour: Implications for intervention programmes

D. W. Seal Psychology Department, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA
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G. Agostinelli Psychology Department, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, USA
Pages 393-397 | Published online: 25 Sep 2007

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