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Culture, Health & Sexuality
An International Journal for Research, Intervention and Care
Volume 24, 2022 - Issue 8
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Which factors contribute to sexual well-being? A comparative study among 17 to 20 year old boys and girls in Belgium and Ecuador

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Pages 1122-1138 | Received 18 Aug 2020, Accepted 05 May 2021, Published online: 14 Jun 2021

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