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Powerlessness, Anger, and Stress in African American Women: Implications for Physical and Emotional Health

Shirley A. Thomas Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
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A. Antonio González-Prendes Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Pages 93-113 | Received 30 May 2007, Accepted 17 Jan 2008, Published online: 29 Dec 2008

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