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An International Journal for Research, Intervention and Care
Volume 15, 2013 - Issue sup4: Sexuality, Intimacy and Counselling: Perspectives from Africa
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‘What mother wouldn't want to save her baby?’ HIV testing and counselling practices in a rural Ugandan antenatal clinic

Eva VernooijAmsterdam Institute for Social Science Research, Centre for Social Science and Global Health, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsCorrespondence[email protected]
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Anita HardonAmsterdam Institute for Social Science Research, Centre for Social Science and Global Health, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Pages S553-S566 | Received 25 Jun 2012, Accepted 10 Dec 2012, Published online: 28 Jan 2013

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