Applied Nursing Research
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 92-99 , May 2004

Knowledge and attitude of nurses caring for patients with HIV/AIDS in Uganda

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doi: 10.1016/j.apnr.2004.02.005

Applied Nursing Research
Volume 17, Issue 2 , Pages 92-99 , May 2004

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