Korean J Women Health Nurs.  2021 Sep;27(3):171-175. 10.4069/kjwhn.2021.08.24.1.

Expansion of the role of midwives in gender equity and sexual/reproductive health issues in Japan

• Shimpuku Y

• KMID: 2521512
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4069/kjwhn.2021.08.24.1

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