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Review Article

The effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of obstetrics and gynaecology trainees: a world-wide literature review

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Article: 2319791 | Received 26 Jul 2023, Accepted 10 Dec 2024, Published online: 28 Feb 2024

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