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Culture, Health & Sexuality
An International Journal for Research, Intervention and Care
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Elongation of labia minora in Uganda: including Baganda men in a risk reduction education programme

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Pages 45-57 | Received 21 Mar 2010, Accepted 23 Aug 2010, Published online: 18 Oct 2010

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