International Journal of
Nursing and Midwifery

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Nurs. Midwifery
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2456
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJNM
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 213

Full Length Research Paper

What helps? A description of experiences of support among primiparous women with fear of childbirth: An interview study

Mårtensson Lena
  • Mårtensson Lena
  • School of Health and Education, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden.
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Mogren Lisa
  • Mogren Lisa
  • Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden.
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Lindbom Emma
  • Lindbom Emma
  • Södra Älvsborg Hospital, Borås, Sweden.
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Thorstensson Stina*
  • Thorstensson Stina*
  • School of Health and Education, University of Skövde, Skövde, Sweden.
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  •  Received: 01 August 2014
  •  Accepted: 24 August 2014
  •  Published: 30 September 2014

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