Understanding Barriers to Malaysian Women with Breast Cancer Seeking Help |
Norsa'adah, Bachok
(Unit of Biostatistics and Research Methodology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Rahmah, Mohd Amin (Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) Rampal, Krishna Gopal (Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia) Knight, Aishah (Advanced Medical & Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia) |
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