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Sampling Considerations in Research on HIV Risk and Illness

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Kalton, G. (2002). Sampling Considerations in Research on HIV Risk and Illness. In: Ostrow, D.G., Kessler, R.C. (eds) Methodological Issues in AIDS Behavioral Research. AIDS Prevention and Mental Health. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47137-X_3

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