Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 44, Issue 2 , Pages 101-102 , February 2009

Preventing HIV Among Adolescents in Sub-Saharan Africa

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PII: S1054-139X(08)00615-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.12.001

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 44, Issue 2 , Pages 101-102 , February 2009