Social support for women of reproductive age and its predictors: a population-based study
Journal Title: BMC Women's Health - Year 2012, Vol 12, Issue
Abstract
Social support is an exchange of resources between at least two individuals perceived by the provider or recipient to be intended to promote the health of the recipient. Social support is a major determinant of health. The objective of this study was to determine the perceived social support and its associated sociodemographic factors among women of reproductive age.
Authors and Affiliations
Azam Baheiraei, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Eesa Mohammadi, Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh Charandabi, Saharnaz Nedjat
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