Understanding the veil: non-stranger sexual assault of a Muslim woman.
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Respecting and understanding religious and cultural influences of gender-based violence improves the care provided by forensic nurses.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of forensic nursing
دوره 3 3-4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007