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Original Article

Types, patterns, and predictors of coping with stress during pregnancy: Examination of the Revised Prenatal Coping Inventory in a diverse sample

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Pages 97-104 | Received 20 Mar 2007, Accepted 11 Sep 2007, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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