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Reproductive Health Matters
An international journal on sexual and reproductive health and rights
Volume 10, 2002 - Issue 19: Abortion: women decide
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The Role of Village Health Nurses in Mediating Abortions in Rural Tamil Nadu, India

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Pages 64-75 | Published online: 01 May 2002

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