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The Evolution of Voluntary Testing and Counseling as an HIV Prevention Strategy

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Susan, A., Karita, E., N’gandu, N., Tichacek, A. (2002). The Evolution of Voluntary Testing and Counseling as an HIV Prevention Strategy. In: Gibney, L., Di Clemente, R.J., Vermund, S.H. (eds) Preventing HIV in Developing Countries. AIDS Prevention and Mental Health. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47157-4_5

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