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Perceived barriers to, and benefits of physical activity among British military veterans that are wounded, injured, and/or sick: a Behaviour Change Wheel perspective

Robert A. J. Walkera School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Martin Colcloughb Help for Heroes: United Kingdom Armed Forces and Military Veterans Charity, Tedworth House, England, UKView further author information
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Caroline Limberta School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UKView further author information
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Paul M. Smitha School of Sport and Health Sciences, Cardiff Metropolitan University, Cardiff, UKView further author information
Pages 900-908 | Received 03 Dec 2019, Accepted 09 Jun 2020, Published online: 22 Jun 2020

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