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Basic Research Article

Prolonged grief disorder among asylum seekers in Germany: the influence of losses and residence status

德国避难者的延长哀伤障碍:丧亲和居留状态的影响

Trastorno de duelo prolongado en solicitantes de asilo en Alemania: la influencia de las pérdidas y de la condición de residencia

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Article: 1591330 | Received 17 Oct 2018, Accepted 21 Feb 2019, Published online: 29 Mar 2019

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