The process of HIV status disclosure to HIV-positive youth in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the CongoFootnote1

1. The AD Research Group: T. Badinga, N. Kutumbakana, O. Daiku, M. Ilaka, J.S. Kalengi Kukemfuka, J. Kayumba Baye, S. Callens, A. Van Rie and E. Okitolando: Kinshasa, The Democratic Republic Of The Congo, Email: [email protected]

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