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International Journal of Nursing & Clinical Practices Volume 1 (2014), Article ID 1:IJNCP-104, 5 pages
http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2394-4978/2014/104
Research Article
Dimensions of Depressive Symptoms of Chinese Postpartum Mothers

Shwu-Ru Liou1, Qing Li2 and Ching-Yu Cheng1*

1College of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, 2, Chiapu Rd., West Sec., Putz, Chiayi, Taiwan
2College of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, 171 Ashley Avenue, Charleston, SC 29425, USA
Dr. Ching-Yu Cheng, College of Nursing, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, 2, Chiapu Rd., West Sec., Putz, Chiayi, Taiwan; E-mail: chingyuus@gmail.com
16 October 2014; 24 November 2014; 26 November 2014
Liou SR, Li Q, Cheng CY (2014) Dimensions of Depressive Symptoms of Chinese Postpartum Mothers. Int J Nurs Clin Pract 1: 104. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2394-4978/2014/104

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