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Basic Research Article

Gender differences in substance use and associated factors among urban refugees in Uganda

Diferencias de género en el usiko de substancias y factores asociados entre los refugiados en zonas urbanas de Uganda

乌干达城市难民物质使用的性别差异及相关因素

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Article: 2238583 | Received 30 Aug 2022, Accepted 19 May 2023, Published online: 03 Aug 2023

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