The Effects of Breast Self-Exam Education on The Performance of Nursing and Midwifery Students: A 6-Month Follow-Up StudyFootnote*

*This study was presented as a poster session in the 2nd International—9th National Nursing Congress, September 7–11, 2003, Antalya/Turkey.

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