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Research Article

The relationship between affiliate stigma, stress, and quality of life for parents of individuals with cerebral palsy in Malaysia

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Pages 4035-4047 | Received 18 Mar 2022, Accepted 25 Nov 2022, Published online: 21 Dec 2022

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