Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 126-139 , April 2008

The Effectiveness of a Multimedia Intervention on Parents’ Knowledge and Use of Vehicle Safety Systems for Children

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Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 23, Issue 2 , Pages 126-139 , April 2008

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