The social epidemiology of coping with infertility.

L Schmidt; Ulla Christensen; B E Holstein

doi:10.1093/humrep/deh687

The social epidemiology of coping with infertility.

L Schmidt, Ulla Christensen, B E Holstein

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Abstract

Udgivelsesdato: 2005-Apr

Originalsprog	Engelsk
Tidsskrift	Human Reproduction
Vol/bind	20
Udgave nummer	4
Sider (fra-til)	1044-52
Antal sider	8
ISSN	0268-1161
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/deh687
Status	Udgivet - 2004

Bibliografisk note

Keywords: Adaptation, Psychological; Adult; Cross-Sectional Studies; Denmark; Female; Humans; Infertility; Male; Peer Group; Problem Solving; Questionnaires; Social Class; Social Support

Adgang til dokumentet

10.1093/humrep/deh687

Citationsformater

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