Sexual health literacy and preventive behaviors among middle-school students in a rural area during the COVID-19 situation: A mixed methods study

Mereerat Manwong ¹ , Saowanee Thongnopakun ² * , Yuvadee Rodjarkpai ² , Aimutcha Wattanaburanon ² , Sawitree Visanuyothin ³

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