Personality Characteristics of Women of Reproductive Age and Fear of Childbirth
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Preventative Health Care, Family Medicine
Journal Section
Research Article
Early Pub Date
December 2, 2025
Publication Date
December 8, 2025
Submission Date
April 24, 2025
Acceptance Date
September 7, 2025
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Year 2025 Volume: 19 Number: 4