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Test-Retest Reliability of a Self-Administered Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Job Factors Questionnaire Used in Ergonomics Research

John C. Rosecrance College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
,
Kelly J. Ketchen College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
,
Linda A. Merlino College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
,
Dan C. Anton College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
&
Tom M. Cook College of Public Health, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Pages 613-621 | Published online: 30 Nov 2010

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