Drawing the experience of chronic vaginal thrush and complementary and alternative medicine

International Journal of Social Research Methodology

Volumn 12, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 127-146

  Morgan, M ^a   McInerney, F ^b   Rumbold, J ^a   Liamputtong, P ^a  

^a LA TROBE UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

^b AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Chronic vaginal thrush; Drawing method; In depth interview; Narrative; Qualitative research methods; Women's health

Indexed keywords

EID: 61849148165     PISSN: 13645579     EISSN: 14645300     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13645570902752316     Document Type: Conference Paper

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