The impact of health-related quality of life on suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among Korean older adults

Journal of Gerontological Nursing

Volumn 38, Issue 11, 2012, Pages 48-57

  Kwon, Jin Won ^a   Kim, Jong Hee ^b  

^a Kyungpook National University   (South Korea)

^b Seoul National University   (South Korea)

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EID: 84870197101     PISSN: 00989134     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3928/00989134-20121003-01     Document Type: Article

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