Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
Volume 18, Issue 6 , Pages 32-43 , November 2007

Nurses' Health Education Program in India Increases HIV Knowledge and Reduces Fear

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doi: 10.1016/j.jana.2007.06.002

Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care
Volume 18, Issue 6 , Pages 32-43 , November 2007