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Psychological and Socio-medical Aspects of AIDS/HIV
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HIV-seropositivity is not important in childbearing decision-making among HIV-positive Ghanaian women receiving antiretroviral therapy

Amos K. LaarDepartment of Population, Family, & Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, GhanaCorrespondence[email protected]
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Araba E. TaylorDepartment of Population, Family, & Reproductive Health, School of Public Health, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, GhanaView further author information
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Bismark A. AkasoeCatholic Bishop's Secretariat, Health Office, Bolgatanga, GhanaView further author information
Pages 870-875 | Received 21 Sep 2014, Accepted 08 Jan 2015, Published online: 04 Feb 2015

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