The effect of integrating transtheoretical model in contraceptive methods training on university students: A randomized controlled trial
), Ümran Dal Yilmaz(2),
(1) Department of Public Health Nursing, Nursing Faculty, Near East University, Near East Boulevard, ZIP: 99138 Nicosia/ TRNC Mersin 10, Turkey
(2) Department of Surgical Nursing, Nursing Faculty, Near East University, Near East Boulevard, ZIP: 99138 Nicosia/ TRNC Mersin 10, Turkey
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