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Peer reviewedMinkler, Meredith; And Others – Gerontologist, 1992
Explored physical and emotional health status of 71 African-American grandmothers raising their grandchildren as result of crack cocaine involvement of children's parents. Comparison of self-assessed health ratings with qualitative responses revealed tendency for respondents to downplay their own health problems and symptoms. (Author/NB)
Descriptors: Child Rearing, Cocaine, Crack, Drug Addiction
