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Research Article

On the Unidimensionality and Agreement of Four Self-Report Pain Intensity Scales: A Study with Arabic-Speaking Children and Adolescents

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Received 19 Oct 2022, Accepted 18 Oct 2023, Published online: 16 Jan 2024

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