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Clinical Features - Original Research

Validity and reliability analysis of the planned behavior theory scale related to the testicular self-examination in a Turkish context

Emine IyigunSchool of Nursing, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, TurkeyCorrespondence[email protected]
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Sevinc TastanSchool of Nursing, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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Hatice AyhanSchool of Nursing, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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Gulsah KoseSchool of Nursing, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
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Cengizhan AcikelDepartment of Biostatistics, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey
Pages 496-501 | Received 14 Mar 2016, Accepted 22 Apr 2016, Published online: 10 May 2016

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