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Coronavirus – Research Article

The mediating role of product judgment and country of origin effect on health literacy and behavioral intention: A study on COVID-19 vaccines perception of Turkish consumers

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Article: 2107838 | Received 13 Jun 2022, Accepted 26 Jul 2022, Published online: 05 Aug 2022

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