Disability and Health Journal
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 51-57 , January 2008

The effect of caregiving on preventive care for people with disabilities

  • Eric W. Jamoom, M.S.

      Affiliations

    • College of Public Health and Health Professions, Health Sciences Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author: P.O. Box 100195, Gainesville, FL 032610. Fax: 352-273-5365.
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  • Elena M. Andresen, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • College of Public Health and Health Professions, Health Sciences Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA
    • ,
  • Britta Neugaard, Ph.D., M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • James A. Haley VA Medical Center, Tampa, FL, USA
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  • Sarah L. McKune, M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • College of Public Health and Health Professions, Health Sciences Center, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA

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doi: 10.1016/j.dhjo.2007.11.005

Disability and Health Journal
Volume 1, Issue 1 , Pages 51-57 , January 2008

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