Using the extended parallel process model to prevent firearm injury and death: Field experiment results of a video-based intervention

Journal of Communication

Volumn 50, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 157-175

  Roberto, A J ^a,b   Meyer, G ^c   Johnson, A J ^d   Atkin, C K ^b  

^a Michigan Public Health Institute   (United States)

^b MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^d UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA   (United States)

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EID: 0034356988     PISSN: 00219916     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1460-2466.2000.tb02867.x     Document Type: Article

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