The relationship between internet addiction and fear of childbirth in pregnant women
), Cansu M. Aydın(2),
(1) Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey
(2) Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Kafkas University, Kars, Turkey
Corresponding Author
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