International Journal of
Psychology and Counselling

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Psychol. Couns.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2499
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPC
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 223

Full Length Research Paper

Cross-cultural adaptation of an intimate partner violence screening tool (WAST) for the Mozambican context; implications for more effective HIV prevention and treatment counseling

Joaquim S. Matavel
  • Joaquim S. Matavel
  • Department of Mental Health, Ministry of Health, Faculty of Medicine, Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique
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Khátia Munguambe
  • Khátia Munguambe
  • Faculty of Medicine, Eduardo Mondlane University; Manhiça Health Research Center, Mozambique.
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Debra Rose Wilson
  • Debra Rose Wilson
  • Austin Peay University, Tennessee, USA; Walden University, United States.
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Osvaldo Loquiha
  • Osvaldo Loquiha
  • Eduardo Mondlane University, Maputo, Mozambique.
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James G. Linn
  • James G. Linn
  • Optimal Solutions, Healthcare and International Development, Meharry Medical College, USA.
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  •  Received: 20 August 2021
  •  Accepted: 27 September 2021
  •  Published: 31 October 2021

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