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Basic Research Article

The nature and impacts of deployment-related encounters with children among Canadian military Veterans: a qualitative analysis

La naturaleza y el impacto de los encuentros con niños relacionados con el despliegue en veteranos militares canadienses: un análisis cualitativo

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Article: 2353534 | Received 27 Dec 2023, Accepted 30 Apr 2024, Published online: 04 Jun 2024

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