Intersectional perspective in elderly care
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Intersectional perspective in elderly care
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1748-2631
DOI: 10.3402/qhw.v11.30544