Improving Access to Prenatal Care of High-Risk Pregnant Women in Houston, Texas: The Role of Nurse Driven Care Management
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.34763/jmotherandchild.20252901.d-25-00002 | Journal eISSN: 2719-535X | Journal ISSN: 2719-6488
Language: English
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Submitted on: Dec 17, 2024
Accepted on: Apr 30, 2025
Published on: Jul 2, 2025
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