Menopause Review
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4/2025
vol. 24
 
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on menopause among female health workers in Vietnam – findings from a cross-sectional study

Trang Nguyen-Khanh Huynh
1
,
Nga Thuy Nguyen
2
,
Phuoc Ngoc Huynh
2
,
Thao Thi-Phuong Nguyen
2
,
Huy Phuong Tran
2
,
Tuyet Thi-Diem Hoang
2

  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
  2. Hung Vuong Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Menopause Rev 2025; 24(4): 268-281
Online publish date: 2026/02/04
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