'It would be good to know you're not alone': the health care needs of women with menstrual symptoms

We aimed to explore how menstrual symptoms affect women, women's health care needs, and their expectations and experiences when seeking care; to identify ways to assist women in having their needs met. Qualitative research using focus group methodology was carried out. Identification of women e...

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Veröffentlicht in:Family practice 1997-06, Vol.14 (3), p.249-254
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Health Services Needs and Demand
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