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Research Article

Young people with a variation in sex characteristics in Aotearoa/New Zealand: identity, activism and healthcare decision-making

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Pages 457-471 | Received 30 Jun 2020, Accepted 09 Dec 2020, Published online: 24 Dec 2020

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