Korean J Women Health Nurs.  2021 Mar;27(1):1-5. 10.4069/kjwhn.2021.03.12.1.

National policies for infertility support and nursing strategies for patients affected by infertility in South Korea

• Kim M

• KMID: 2514698
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2021.03.12.1

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