Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 46-56 , February 2010

Predictors of Coping in Parents of Children With an Intellectual Disability: Comparison Between Lebanese Mothers and Fathers

  • Mathilde Azar, DEA

      Affiliations

    • Nursing Program, French Section, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Balamand, Lebanon
    • ,
  • Lina Kurdahi Badr, DNSc

      Affiliations

    • Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, CA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: Lina Kurdahi Badr, DNSc.

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2008.11.001

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 46-56 , February 2010

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