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Santos BD, Moreira CS, Teixeira-Santos AC, Carvalho E, Pereira MG. HPV-related quality of life in diagnosed women: A longitudinal study. J Health Psychol 2022; 27:2982-2996. [PMID: 35176887 DOI: 10.1177/13591053211073642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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This paper explored changes in the HPV-related quality of life (QoL) of 209 women diagnosed with human papillomavirus (HPV) during 1 year of medical monitoring, at three time points (6-month interval between them). Participants completed the HPV Impact Profile (HIP) questionnaire to assess HPV-related QoL. The relationship between HIP scores and time was moderated by the HPV risk type and infection duration: an HPV diagnosis had a stronger negative effect on patients with an HPV high-risk type and on those living with HPV for a long period of time. Age, condom use, motherhood, and type of family were significant predictors.
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Lachowsky NJ, Dewey CE, Dickson NP, Saxton PJW, Hughes AJ, Milhausen RR, Summerlee AJS. Habitual condom use across partner type and sexual position among younger gay and bisexual men: findings from New Zealand HIV behavioural surveillance 2006-2011. Sex Transm Infect 2015; 91:445-50. [PMID: 25605969 PMCID: PMC4552918 DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2014-051759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2014] [Accepted: 12/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Objectives Our objectives were to investigate demographic and behavioural factors associated with condom use and to examine how habitual condom use was across partner types and sexual positions among younger men who have sex with men (YMSM), aged 16–29, surveyed in New Zealand. Methods We analysed the 2006–2011 national HIV behavioural surveillance data from YMSM who reported anal intercourse in four scenarios of partner type and sexual position: casual insertive, casual receptive, regular insertive and regular receptive. For each, respondents’ condom use was classified as frequent (always/almost always) or otherwise, with associated factors identified with multivariate mixed-effect logistic regression. Habitual condom use across scenarios was examined using a latent variable technique that estimated the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Results Frequent condom use was reported for 63.6% of 5153 scenarios reported from 2412 YMSM. Frequent use increased from boyfriend to fuckbuddy to casual partners. Infrequent use was associated with online recruitment, Pacific ethnicity, less education, HIV positivity, sex with women, having ≥20 sexual partners versus 1 and reporting insertive and receptive sexual positions. Frequent condom use was associated with having two to five sexual partners versus one and shorter regular partnerships. The ICC=0.865 indicated highly habitual patterns of use; habitual infrequent condom use was most prevalent with regular partners (53.3%) and habitual frequent condom use was most prevalent with casual partners (70.2%) and for either sexual position (50.5% and 49.1%). Conclusions Habitual condom use among YMSM highlights the value of early, engaging and sustained condom promotion. Public health should provide better and more compelling condom education, training and promotion for YMSM.
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- N J Lachowsky
- Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario Canada
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- Department of Population Medicine, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario Canada
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- Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Department of Social and Community Health, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Research Analysis and Information Unit, New Zealand AIDS Foundation, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Department of Family Relations and Applied Nutrition, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
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Decat P, De Meyer S, Jaruseviciene L, Orozco M, Ibarra M, Segura Z, Medina J, Vega B, Michielsen K, Temmerman M, Degomme O. Sexual onset and contraceptive use among adolescents from poor neighbourhoods in Managua, Nicaragua. EUR J CONTRACEP REPR 2014; 20:88-100. [PMID: 25327958 PMCID: PMC4487549 DOI: 10.3109/13625187.2014.955846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background and objectives The prevalence of teenage pregnancies in Nicaragua is the highest in Latin-America. This study aimed to gain insight into factors which determine the sexual behaviours concerned. Methods From July until August 2011, a door-to-door survey was conducted among adolescents living in randomly selected poor neighbourhoods of Managua. Logistic regression was used to analyse factors related to sexual onset and contraceptive use. Results Data from 2803 adolescents were analysed. Of the 475 and 299 sexually active boys and girls, 43% and 54%, respectively, reported contraceptive use. Sexual onset was positively related to increasing age, male sex, alcohol consumption and not living with the parents. Catholic boys and boys never feeling peer pressure to have sexual intercourse were more likely to report consistent condom use. Having a partner and feeling comfortable talking about sexuality with the partner were associated with hormonal contraception. Conclusions Our data identified associates of adolescents’ sexual behaviour related to personal characteristics (sex and alcohol use), to the interaction with significant others (parents, partners, peers) and to the environment (housing condition, religion). We interpreted those associates within the context of the rapidly changing society and the recently implemented health system reform in Nicaragua. Chinese Abstract 摘要 背景与目的 尼加瓜拉是拉丁美洲青少年妊娠率最高的国家。本研究旨在深入了解其性行为相关因素。 方法 2011年7月至8月,研究者在马那瓜贫困地区随机抽样,通过入户访视对青少年进行调查。统计方法采用Logistic回归,分析与性发生及避孕相关的影响因素。 结果 研究分析了2 803名青少年的数据。在475名与299名有性活动的男孩与女孩中,分别有43%与54%采取了避孕措施。研究表明,性发生与年龄增长、男性性别、酒精摄入及脱离父母独居等因素呈正相关。天主教男孩与从未感受到性交方面同侪压力的男孩会坚持使用避孕套。有性伴侣且可以与性伴侣坦然讨论性话题与避孕药的使用相关。 结论 研究数据表明,青少年性行为与个人特征(性活动及酒精摄入)、其他个体影响(父母、性伴侣、同侪)以及环境因素(住房条件、宗教)相关。我们认为这些相关性发生的背景为尼加拉瓜瞬息万变的社会环境与近期实施的医疗系统体制的改革。
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- Peter Decat
- * International Centre for Reproductive Health (ICRH), Ghent University , Belgium
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Chinese youth represent a high-risk group for sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies, but there is little understanding of their sexual behaviours. Using nationally representative data, this study examines the social and demographic correlates of condom use by Chinese youth at sexual debut. It also examines the relationship context of condom use at sexual debut. The results indicate that condom use at sexual debut is very low in China, confirming that youth are a high-risk group. The results demonstrate that age and educational attainment are the primary indicators of condom use. Early sexual debut associates with a greater risk of unsafe sex at sexual debut and higher educational attainment increases the likelihood of self-protecting behaviours. The likelihood of self-protection also increases when sexual partners plan their sexual debut or discuss contraception beforehand. The results suggest that interventions are needed to provide youth with better knowledge about self-protection.
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Wong ML, Chan RKW, Tan HH, Sen P, Chio M, Koh D. Gender differences in partner influences and barriers to condom use among heterosexual adolescents attending a public sexually transmitted infection clinic in Singapore. J Pediatr 2013; 162:574-80. [PMID: 23000347 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2012.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2012] [Revised: 07/16/2012] [Accepted: 08/09/2012] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare gender differences in the factors associated with condom use at most recent voluntary intercourse among heterosexual adolescents attending a public clinic for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). STUDY DESIGN Between 2008 and 2011, we conducted a cross-sectional survey on 964 never-married adolescents between 14 and 19 years of age who reported having engaged in voluntary intercourse for most recent sexual encounter and were attending the only public STI clinic in Singapore for screening or treatment of STIs. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire. RESULTS The response rate to the questionnaire was 85.2%. In multivariate analysis, condom use at last intercourse for both genders was negatively associated with Malay race and peer connectedness and was positively associated with confidence in the ability to use a condom correctly. Being employed was positively associated with condom use for female respondents only. For male respondents only, condom use showed a positive association with living in better housing, older age at first intercourse, and engaging in sexual intercourse with commercial sex partners. Almost all (90%) commercial sex partners suggested condom use and provided condoms compared with 8.1% of non-sex worker partners. Condom use showed a negative association with inconvenience in its use among male respondents but not female respondents. CONCLUSION STI prevention programs for adolescents must promote condom use with nonpaying partners, address barriers to condom use, and develop condom application skills, taking into account gender differences. Future research should explore condom use within dating relationships.
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- Mee-Lian Wong
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore.
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Marinho TMDS, Souza AI, Ferreira ALCG, Fernandes EC, Cabral-Filho JE. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and factors associated with condom use among adolescents in northeast Brazil. J Trop Pediatr 2012; 58:220-5. [PMID: 21917630 DOI: 10.1093/tropej/fmr074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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AIM To assess the knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention and factors associated with condom use among adolescent. METHODS A cross-sectional study was conducted among 410 outpatient adolescents. Association between knowledge on the transmission of HIV/AIDS and variables were analyzed using the chi-square test. Logistic regression model was used to estimate the factors associated to condom use. RESULTS The knowledge about HIV/AIDS transmission was high and lower percentages of knowledge were observed regarding the non-transmission of HIV/AIDS. Younger adolescents revealed less knowledge than older adolescents. After multiple logistic regression the following factors were associated with condom use: male gender (p = 0.029), same age between partners (p = 0.002) and having until 1 year elapsed since sexual initiation (p = 0.001). CONCLUSION The knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS prevention was satisfactory. However, this does not imply that adolescents put such knowledge to use.
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Abraham T, Macauda M, Erickson P, Singer M. "And let me see them damn papers!" The role of STI/AIDS screening among urban African American and Puerto Rican youth in the transition to sex without a condom. AIDS Behav 2011; 15:1359-71. [PMID: 20844945 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-010-9811-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Common strategies employed in preventing STI/AIDS transmission among young adults in America include abstinence, monogamy and safer sex. These strategies require a high level of vigilance and responsibility and, according to inner city participants in Project PHRESH.comm, neither option is always desirable, available, or rational in the context of their lived experiences. This article reports findings from Project PHRESH.comm, a mixed-method, ethnographic study incorporating data from focus group discussions, semi-structured interviews, coital diaries, systematic cultural assessments and a structured survey designed to explore concepts of risk and decision making about condom use among at risk African American and Puerto Rican young adults aged 18-25 years in Hartford, CT. We found that many young adults from our study population rely on a strategy of using clinic-sponsored STI/AIDS screening when wanting to discontinue condom use with a partner. While our data suggest that screening is a common strategy used by many couples to transition to having sex without a condom, the data also show that most youth do not maintain monogamy even in long-term, serious relationships. Thus, sharing test results may provide a false sense of security in the sexual culture of inner city, minority youth.
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Malacad BL, Hess GC. Sexual behaviour research using the survey method: A critique of the literature over the last six years. EUR J CONTRACEP REPR 2011; 16:328-35. [DOI: 10.3109/13625187.2011.600479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Edwards GL, Barber BL. The relationship between rejection sensitivity and compliant condom use. ARCHIVES OF SEXUAL BEHAVIOR 2010; 39:1381-1388. [PMID: 19760145 DOI: 10.1007/s10508-009-9520-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2008] [Revised: 06/25/2009] [Accepted: 06/28/2009] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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Those who are rejection sensitive anxiously expect and readily perceive rejection. Rejection sensitivity is hypothesized to predict behavior; however, this link may be more evident in some contexts than others. The current study examined the link between rejection sensitivity and condom use. Australian young adults in romantic (n = 649, 70% female) and casual (n = 144, 76.2% female) relationship contexts completed measures on rejection sensitivity, condom use preferences, and condom use. Regression analysis showed that rejection sensitivity predicted condom use when participants' condom use preferences were at odds with those they thought their partner held. Specifically, highly rejection-sensitive individuals who preferred more frequent condom use reported using condoms less often, if that was what they thought their partners wanted. The results lend support to the model of rejection sensitivity in that individuals comply more with their perceived partner's preferences if they are more rejection-sensitive. The results also highlight the need to take the situational context into consideration when examining links between personality dispositions and behavior.
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- Gaynor L Edwards
- School of Psychology, Murdoch University, South Street, Murdoch, WA, 6150, Australia.
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East L, Jackson D, O'Brien L, Peters K. Condom negotiation: experiences of sexually active young women. J Adv Nurs 2010; 67:77-85. [PMID: 20831574 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2648.2010.05451.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM This paper is a report of a study of sexually active young women's experiences of negotiating condom use both before and after diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection. BACKGROUND The male condom is the most efficient method in preventing and reducing the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. However, condom use can be hindered by factors including societal norms and gender roles, which can create difficulties for women in initiating and negotiating condom use in heterosexual partnerships. METHODOLOGY A feminist narrative approach was used, and ten women's stories were collected via online interviews in 2007. FINDINGS None of the women initiated or negotiated use of the male condom for various reasons. Some relied on their male partners to initiate condom use, some were unable to practise safer sex due to the abuse and unequal gender dynamics that existed in their sexual relationships, and some thought that condom use was not necessary because of a belief that they were in safe and monogamous relationships. Even following diagnosis of a sexually transmitted infection, some women said that they were not empowered enough to initiate condom use with subsequent sexual partners, resulting in continued high-risk sexual behaviour. CONCLUSION Successful condom promotion relies on the recognition of the gender factors that impede young women's condom negotiation and use. Strategies that overcome gender dynamics and empower women to negotiate condom use have the ability to promote condom use among this group.
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- Leah East
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Family and Community Health (FaCH) Research Group, College of Health and Science, University of Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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Connectedness as a predictor of sexual and reproductive health outcomes for youth. J Adolesc Health 2010; 46:S23-41. [PMID: 20172458 DOI: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.11.214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 217] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2009] [Revised: 11/21/2009] [Accepted: 11/23/2009] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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To review research examining the influence of "connectedness" on adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH). Connectedness, or bonding, refers to the emotional attachment and commitment a child makes to social relationships in the family, peer group, school, community, or culture. A systematic review of behavioral research (1985-2007) was conducted. Inclusion criteria included examination of the association between a connectedness sub-construct and an ASRH outcome, use of multivariate analyses, sample size of >or=100, and publication in a peer-reviewed journal. Results were coded as protective, risk, or no association, and as longitudinal, or cross sectional. Findings from at least two longitudinal studies for a given outcome with consistent associations were considered sufficient evidence for a protective or risk association. Eight connectedness sub-constructs were reviewed: family connectedness (90 studies), parent-adolescent general communication (16 studies), parent-adolescent sexuality communication (58 studies), parental monitoring (61 studies), peer connectedness (nine studies), partner connectedness (12 studies), school connectedness (18 studies), and community connectedness (four studies). There was sufficient evidence to support a protective association with ASRH outcomes for family connectedness, general and sexuality-specific parent-adolescent communication, parental monitoring, partner connectedness, and school connectedness. Sufficient evidence of a risk association was identified for the parent overcontrol sub-construct of parental monitoring. Connectedness can be a protective factor for ASRH outcomes, and efforts to strengthen young people's pro-social relationships are a promising target for approaches to promote ASRH. Further study regarding specific sub-constructs as well as their combined influence is needed.
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Fernandes EC, Ferreira ALCG, Marinho TMDS. Das palavras às ações. REVISTA BRASILEIRA DE SAÚDE MATERNO INFANTIL 2009. [DOI: 10.1590/s1519-38292009000100011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Cobat A, Halfen S, Grémy I. [Determinants of condom use and heterosexual multiple sexual partnership in French Antilles and French Guiana]. Rev Epidemiol Sante Publique 2008; 56:143-157. [PMID: 18550310 DOI: 10.1016/j.respe.2008.03.118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2007] [Revised: 03/03/2008] [Accepted: 03/27/2008] [Indexed: 10/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND After Subsaharan Africa, the Caribbean is the world's region most affected by HIV/AIDS. The French-American departments (Guadeloupe, Martinique, Guiana), FAD, are located in the heart of this region. Although lower than in other states of the Caribbean, AIDS incidence is much more higher than in France (up to 15 times more in Guiana). Transmission is mostly heterosexual. The frequency, particularly among men, of multiple sexual partnerships frequently taking place concurrently, and the persistence of this activity in older age, contribute to the level of the HIV epidemic and its characteristics. The purpose of this article is to identify, in the FAD, the determinants of condom use among persons with multiple sexual partners (either at last intercourse or during a concurrent relationship), taking into account the variety of multiple sexual partnership situations. METHOD Data are taken from an HIV/AIDS KABP survey, based on a probability sample of men and women aged 18 to 69 years, resident in FAD. In total, 3104 interviews were conducted by telephone in 2004: around 1000 in each department. RESULTS Among men and women who report two or more partners in the past five years, there is substantial heterogeneity in level of condom use at last intercourse, depending on the duration and type of the relationship: 73% of respondents reported condom use with a casual partner and 14% with a cohabiting partner. Men and women who were engaged in concurrent partnerships in the past five years were at higher risk of infection: 7% reported an STI versus 4% among those who had two or more partners, but not at the same time. Women, older persons, people with a lower level of education and those engaged in concurrent partnerships reported a lower level of condom use, thus increasing their vulnerability to HIV/AIDS. CONCLUSION Although HIV/AIDS prevention has increased among male and women engaged in multiple sexual partnerships, there is still a lack of consistent condom use in this population. These results highlight the need for more diversified prevention programs, taking into account sociodemographic factors and the diversity of situations involving multiple sexual partnership.
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- A Cobat
- Observatoire Régional de Santé d'Ile-de-France, Paris, France
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Jensen RE, Jensen JD. Entertainment Media and Sexual Health: A Content Analysis of Sexual Talk, Behavior, and Risks in a Popular Television Series. SEX ROLES 2007. [DOI: 10.1007/s11199-006-9167-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Thachil A, Bhugra D. A critical review. SEXUAL AND RELATIONSHIP THERAPY 2007. [DOI: 10.1080/14681990600972490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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