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SAHARA-J: Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS
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Volume 1, 2004 - Issue 3
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Preventing mother-to-child transmission: factors affecting mothers' choice of feeding — a case study from Cameroon

Kenneth Ngwambokong Mukoa Catholic Health Service, Archdiocese of Bamenda, CameroonView further author information
, M Pharm MPH,
Koubitim Ginnette Tchangweb St Martin de Porres Hospital, NjinikomView further author information
, MB BS D Paed,
Valentine Che Ngwac St James University Hospital, Leeds, UKView further author information
, BSc MB BS &
Laah Njoyad Fundong District Hospital, CameroonView further author information
, MB BS
Pages 132-138 | Published online: 28 Feb 2012

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