Effect of social support and coping strategies on the relationship between health care-related occupational stress and health

Journal of Research in Nursing

Volumn 13, Issue 6, 2008, Pages 498-524

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Author keywords

Coping strategies; Occupational stress; Physical health; Psychological health; Social support

Indexed keywords

EID: 58049177609     PISSN: 17449871     EISSN: 1744988X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/1744987107087390     Document Type: Article

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