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Original Article

Cultural practices, gender inequality and inconsistent condom use increase vulnerability to HIV infection: narratives from married and cohabiting women in rural communities in Mpumalanga province, South Africa

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Article: 1341597 | Received 29 Aug 2016, Accepted 08 Jun 2017, Published online: 05 Jul 2017

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