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Work & Stress
An International Journal of Work, Health & Organisations
Volume 8, 1994 - Issue 4
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Job stress, social support and health amongst shrimp fishermen

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Pages 343-354 | Received 01 Jan 1993, Accepted 01 Jan 1994, Published online: 25 Sep 2007

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