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Original Articles

Physical Activity Intervention Effects on Perceived Stress in Working Mothers: The Role of Self-Efficacy

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Pages 552-568 | Received 01 Aug 2013, Accepted 19 Feb 2014, Published online: 01 Aug 2014

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