Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 90-100 , April 2009

Role-Governed Behaviors of Stepfathers in Families With a Child With Chronic Illness

  • Delonna Ann Zarelli, RN, MN, PhD student

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    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Delonna Ann Zarelli, RN, MN, PhD student, University of Washington, Family and Child Nursing, Box 357262, Seattle, WA 98195-7262.

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2008.02.029

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 24, Issue 2 , Pages 90-100 , April 2009

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