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Original Articles

Exploring the Cervical Cancer Screening Experiences of Black Lesbian, Bisexual, and Queer Women: The Role of Patient-Provider Communication

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Pages 717-736 | Received 28 Oct 2013, Accepted 20 Aug 2014, Published online: 28 May 2015

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