Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 89-98 , April 2000

Parental encouragement, protection, and advocacy for Mexican-American children with chronic conditions

    PhD, RN
  • Roberta S. Rehm

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to Roberta S. Rehm, PhD, RN, University of New Mexico, College of Nursing, Albuquerque, NM 87131-1061.

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doi: 10.1053/jn.2000.5448

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 15, Issue 2 , Pages 89-98 , April 2000

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