From macro- to microfactors in health: Social science approaches in research on sexually transmitted infections

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Ruth Kutalek and colleagues share their Perspective on Kipruto Chesang and colleagues' qualitative study of beliefs and practices among healthcare providers managing STIs in Kenya and discuss the value of this type of research for addressing biosocial challenges.

Vyšlo v časopise: From macro- to microfactors in health: Social science approaches in research on sexually transmitted infections. PLoS Med 15(1): e32767. doi:10.1371/journal.pmed.1002490
Kategorie: Perspective
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