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Experiences of women regarding vaginal examination during labor: A qualitative study

Gamze TeskereciNursing Department, Akdeniz University Kumluca Faculty of Health Sciences, Antalya, Turkey; Correspondence[email protected]
,
Hatice YangınDepartment of Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing, Akdeniz University Faculty of Nursing, Antalya, Turkey
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Arzu AkpınarDepartment of Obstetric and Gynecological Nursing, Akdeniz University Faculty of Nursing, Antalya, Turkey
Pages 75-88 | Received 10 Aug 2018, Accepted 28 Feb 2019, Published online: 17 Jun 2019

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