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Original Articles

Ageism, resilience, coping, family support, and quality of life among older people living with HIV/AIDS in Nanning, China

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Pages 612-625 | Received 31 Oct 2015, Accepted 19 Sep 2016, Published online: 19 Oct 2016

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