The Assessment of HIV Knowledge and Attitudes Towards Caring for HIV/AIDS Patients Among Senior Nursing Students in Baccalaureate Programs in the United States of America and Thailand
Author | : Wunvimul Benjakul |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : OCLC:163599384 |
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Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
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