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Review Article

Effectiveness of first-aid education in road traffic crashes on non-healthcare professionals’ knowledge, attitude, and skills: a systematic review

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Pages 447-454 | Received 29 Aug 2022, Accepted 30 Apr 2023, Published online: 13 May 2023

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