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ORIGINAL ARTICLES

Direct and indirect effects of perceived social support on health-related quality of life in persons living with HIV/AIDS

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Pages 337-346 | Received 20 Jul 2011, Accepted 07 Jun 2012, Published online: 09 Jul 2012

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