Revisiting the behavioral model and access to medical care: does it matter?
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چکیده
The Behavioral Model of Health Services Use was initially developed over 25 years ago. In the interim it has been subject to considerable application, reprobation, and alteration. I review its development and assess its continued relevance.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of health and social behavior
دوره 36 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1995