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Culture, Health & Sexuality
An International Journal for Research, Intervention and Care
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Yoruba culture and the resilience of HIV-positive adolescent girls in Nigeria

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Pages 1287-1298 | Received 15 Sep 2016, Accepted 27 Dec 2017, Published online: 01 Feb 2018

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