Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 21, Issue 2 , Pages 89-98 , March 2007

Child Health Care Decision Making and Experiences of Caribbean Women

  • Edilma L. Yearwood, PhD, APRN, BC

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationCorrespondence: Edilma L. Yearwood, Georgetown University School of Nursing & Health Studies, 3700 Reservoir Rd, NW, Washington, DC, 20057-1107

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PII: S0891-5245(06)00146-5

doi: 10.1016/j.pedhc.2006.03.001

Journal of Pediatric Health Care
Volume 21, Issue 2 , Pages 89-98 , March 2007

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