Self-reported sexually transmitted infections and healthcare in Slovenia: Findings from the second national survey of sexual lifestyles, attitudes and health, 2016-2017
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Language: English
Page range: 221 - 229
Submitted on: Jan 11, 2021
Accepted on: Jun 1, 2021
Published on: Oct 20, 2021
Published by: National Institute of Public Health, Slovenia
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