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Research Article

Resilience and associated factors in orphaned and separated adolescents in Kenya: Understanding the relationship with care environment and HIV risks

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Article: 2271970 | Received 06 Oct 2022, Accepted 12 Oct 2023, Published online: 22 Jan 2024

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