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Clinical Research Article

Trauma-afflicted refugees’ experiences of participating in physical activity and exercise treatment: a qualitative study based on focus group discussions

Las experiencias de refugiados afectados por el trauma al participar en un tratamiento de actividad física y ejercicio: un estudio cualitativo basado en discusiones en grupos focales

遭受创伤的难民参与体育锻炼与运动治疗的体验:基于焦点小组讨论的定性研究

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Article: 1699327 | Received 14 Jun 2019, Accepted 19 Nov 2019, Published online: 06 Dec 2019

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