In Search of Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusiveness: Communication Strategies Used in Rural HIV Prevention Campaigns Designed for African Americans

Health Communication

Volumn 10, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 65-85

  Myrick, Roger ^a  

^a AUBURN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0242552937     PISSN: 10410236     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1207/s15327027hc1001_4     Document Type: Article

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