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Research Article

Child welfare workers’ understanding of gender, sexual orientation and sexual health in assessments of youths with a problematic substance use

Socialsekreterares förståelse av kön, sexuell läggning och sexuell hälsa i utredningar av unga med substansmissbruk

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Received 28 Jan 2024, Accepted 28 Jul 2024, Published online: 06 Aug 2024

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