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Sexual Behaviors and Sexually Transmitted Diseases of Lesbians

Results of the Boston Lesbian Health Project

Susan J. RobertsNortheastern University College, Boston, MA, USA;student health service;Boston Lesbian Health Project, USA
, DNSc, ANP,
Lena SorensenUniversity of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, USA;Boston Lesbian Health Project, USA
, PhD, RN,
Carol A. PatsdaughterNortheastern University College, Boston, MA, USAView further author information
, PhD, RN, ACRN &
Cecelia GrindelGeorgia State University, Atlanta, GA, USAView further author information
, PhD, RN
Pages 49-70 | Published online: 12 Oct 2008

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