Journal of Dentistry
Volume 36, Issue 7 , Pages 494-499 , July 2008

Psychosocial characteristics of adults who experience difficulties with retching

  • J.M. Hainsworth

      Affiliations

    • Department of Medical Psychology, Leicester General Hospital, United Kingdom
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  • K.B. Hill

      Affiliations

    • Behavioural Science and Dental Public Health, University of Birmingham, School of Dentistry, St. Chad's Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NN, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 121 2372811; fax: +44 121 2372809.
    • ,
  • A. Rice

      Affiliations

    • University of Aston, United Kingdom
    • ,
  • K.J. Fairbrother

      Affiliations

    • South Birmingham PCT, Birmingham Dental Hospital, St. Chad's Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NN, United Kingdom

Received 8 October 2007 ,Revised 7 March 2008 ,Accepted 25 March 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jdent.2008.03.011

Journal of Dentistry
Volume 36, Issue 7 , Pages 494-499 , July 2008

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