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Journal of Loss and Trauma
International Perspectives on Stress & Coping
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Original Articles

Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Social Support Among Children and Adolescents After the 2010 Haitian Earthquake

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Pages 202-212 | Received 29 Nov 2012, Accepted 20 Mar 2013, Published online: 03 Mar 2014

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