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Basic Research Article

The association between visa insecurity and mental health, disability and social engagement in refugees living in Australia

La asociación entre la inseguridad de la visa y la salud mental, la discapacidad y la participación social en los refugiados que viven en Australia

居住在澳大利亚的难民的签证不安全与心理健康, 残疾和社会参与之间的联系

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Article: 1688129 | Received 14 Jun 2019, Accepted 01 Oct 2019, Published online: 15 Dec 2019

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