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Understanding Sexual Behaviors and Drug Use among African-Americans

A Case Study of Issues for Survey Research

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Fullilove, M.T., Fullilove, R.E. (2002). Understanding Sexual Behaviors and Drug Use among African-Americans. In: Ostrow, D.G., Kessler, R.C. (eds) Methodological Issues in AIDS Behavioral Research. AIDS Prevention and Mental Health. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47137-X_6

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