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The European Journal of Contraception & Reproductive Health Care Volume 9, 2004 - Issue 2
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Original Article

Knowledge and attitudes towards emergency contraception of health-care providers in a region with a high birth rate

Ş Zeteroğlu Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Yüzüncü Yıl University, Van Turkey
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G Sahin Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Yüzüncü Yıl University, Van Turkey
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HA Sahin Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Yüzüncü Yıl University, Van Turkey
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G Bolluk Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medicine, Yüzüncü Yıl University, Van Turkey
Pages 102-106 | Accepted 06 Apr 2004, Published online: 06 Jul 2009

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