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SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS
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Volume 2, 2005 - Issue 3
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Development of structured support groups for HIV-positive women in South Africa

Maretha Vissera Department of Psychology, University of Pretoria;a Department of Psychology, University of PretoriaView further author information
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Jonathan Mundellb University of PretoriaView further author information
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Annelize de Villiersc MRC Unit for Maternal and Infant Care Strategies, University of Pretoria;c MRC Unit for Maternal and Infant Care Strategies, University of PretoriaView further author information
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Kathleen Sikkemad Epidemiology and Public Health, Psychiatry and Psychology, Yale University School of MedicineView further author information
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Bridget Jefferye Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Pretoria and Kalafong Hospital;e Department Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Pretoria and Kalafong HospitalView further author information
Pages 333-343 | Published online: 28 Feb 2012

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