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Health beliefs and practices among Arab women

Kridli, S.A.-O.

MCN. American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing 27(3): 178-182

2002

ISSN/ISBN: 0361-929X
PMID: 12015446
DOI: 10.1097/00005721-200205000-00010
Document Number: 247111
The purpose of this article is to describe the healthcare beliefs and practices of Arab American women, specifically those regarding menstruation, pregnancy, childbirth, and family planning. The information in this paper is derived from the author's experience as a researcher, as an Arab healthcare provider, and from the literature. Guidelines for nurses who provide care to Arab American women are also presented.

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