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HIV/Aids Related Knowledge of Inmates in Greek Prisons

G. Koulierakis Department of Sociology, National School of Public Health, 196 Alexandras Ave., GR-115 21 Athens
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K.G. Power Department of Psychology, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA Scotland
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C. Gnardellis Technological Educational Institution of Messolonghi, Messolonghi 30200
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D. Agrafiotis Department of Sociology, National School of Public Health, 196 Alexandras Ave., GR-115 21 Athens
Pages 103-118 | Published online: 11 Jul 2009

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