A randomized trial of an empirically-derived social support intervention to prevent low birthweight among African American women.
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Summary
This randomized clinical trial tested the hypothesis that an empirically-derived social support intervention would reduce LBW among African American women and found that it was effective in reducing the rate of LBW.
- Type
- article
- Published
- 1996-09-01
- Cited by
- 165
- References
- 35
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- https://openalex.org/W2026131992
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Keywords
Social support, Intervention (counseling), Randomized controlled trial, Psychological intervention, Medicine
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