Current Issue April 2012, Vol. 5, No. 2

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Research Papers

  • Parental psychological distress and quality of life after a prenatal or postnatal diagnosis of congenital anomaly: A controlled comparison study with parents of healthy infants
    April 2012(Vol. 5 | No. 2 | Pages 67-74)

    Ana Fonseca, Bárbara Nazaré, Maria Cristina Canavarro

  • Tax subsidization of personal assistance services
    April 2012(Vol. 5 | No. 2 | Pages 75-86)

    Steven Mendelsohn, William N. Myhill, Michael Morris

  • Built environment instruments for walkability, bikeability, and recreation: Disability and universal design relevant?
    April 2012(Vol. 5 | No. 2 | Pages 87-101)

    Jennifer A. Gray, Jennifer L. Zimmerman, James H. Rimmer

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