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Published on in Vol 7, No 6 (2019): June

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Understanding the Use of Smartphone Apps for Health Information Among Pregnant Chinese Women: Mixed Methods Study

Understanding the Use of Smartphone Apps for Health Information Among Pregnant Chinese Women: Mixed Methods Study

Understanding the Use of Smartphone Apps for Health Information Among Pregnant Chinese Women: Mixed Methods Study

Authors of this article:

Na Wang1, 2, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Zequn Deng1, 3 Author Orcid Image ;   Li Ming Wen4, 5 Author Orcid Image ;   Yan Ding2 Author Orcid Image ;   Gengsheng He1, 3 Author Orcid Image
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