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Jenkins, S.R., Coons, H.L. (2002). Psychosocial Stress and Adaptation Processes for Women Coping with HIV/AIDS. In: O’Leary, A., Jemmott, L.S. (eds) Women and AIDS. AIDS Prevention and Mental Health. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47140-X_2

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