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Culture, Health & Sexuality
An International Journal for Research, Intervention and Care
Volume 24, 2022 - Issue 2
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Chest binding in context: stigma, fear, and lack of information drive negative outcomes

Sarah M. Peitzmeiera School of Nursing Center for Sexuality and Health Disparities, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Ivy H. Gardnerb Department of Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR, USA
,
Jamie Weinandc Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program, NM, USA
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Alix Corbetd School of Public Health, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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Kimberlynn Acevedod School of Public Health, Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
Pages 284-287 | Received 14 May 2021, Accepted 17 Aug 2021, Published online: 28 Nov 2021

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