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Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Volume 25, 2005 - Issue 6
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Original Article

Awareness of correct use of a seatbelt among pregnant women and health professionals: A multicentric survey

P. Jamjute Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury
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P. Eedarapalli Poole Hospital, Poole
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S. Jain Salisbury District Hospital, Salisbury, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 550-553 | Published online: 02 Jul 2009

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