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Research Papers

Predictors of negative beliefs toward the sexual rights and perceived sexual healthcare needs of people with physical disabilities in South Africa

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Pages 3664-3672 | Received 09 Oct 2018, Accepted 12 Apr 2019, Published online: 11 May 2019

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