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Lifetime Physical and Sexual Abuse, Substance Abuse, Depression, and Suicide Attempts Among Native American Women

Diane K. Bohn University of Minnesota, School of Nursing, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Pages 333-352 | Published online: 09 Jul 2009

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