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The use of social networking applications of smartphone and associated sexual risks in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender populations: a systematic review

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Pages 145-155 | Received 25 Nov 2015, Accepted 06 Jul 2016, Published online: 25 Jul 2016

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