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This article reports findings from a doctoral dissertation done at the Oregon Health Sciences University that were presented in part at the Third National Cancer Nursing Research Conference, Newport Beach, CA, January 27, 1994.
Supported by D.H.H.S., P.H.S., National Center for Nursing Research National Research Service Award No. NR06157; Sigma Theta Tau Beta Psi Chapter Research Award; and a Transitions Focal Area, Oregon Health Sciences University Small Grant. Manuscript preparation supported by D.H.H.S., P.H.S., National Center for Nursing Research National Research Service Award, No. NR07036.