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Child Health Evaluative Sciences Research Program, Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Background: Health literacy can influence self-management, leading to improved health outcomes in pediatric patients with venous thrombotic events (VTEs).
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Methods: Patients aged 10 to 18 years with VTE history and parents/caregivers of patients aged 0 to 18 years with VTE attending clinic were recruited in this cross-sectional study.
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