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In-Text Citation: (Vadevelu et. al., 2020)
To Cite this Article: Vadevelu, K., Sangkaew, W., Temrat, V., Saesa, N., Saengtong, T., & Suwara Kaewnuy. (2020). Knowledge on HIV/AIDS and Condom Practices (Sexual High-Risk Behaviour) among Young Transgender: A Case Study in Southern Thailand. International Journal of Academic Research in Psychology, 7(1), 37–45.
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