Anxiety, depression and self-efficacy levels of women undergoing first trimester abortion

South African Journal of Psychology

Volumn 33, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 28-38

  Faure, Sheila ^a   Loxton, Helene ^a  

^a STELLENBOSCH UNIVERSITY   (South Africa)

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EID: 0037364793     PISSN: 00812463     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/008124630303300104     Document Type: Article

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