Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 102-109 , April 2001

School-aged homeless sheltered children's stressors and coping behaviors

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doi: 10.1053/jpdn.2001.23153

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 16, Issue 2 , Pages 102-109 , April 2001