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Cognitive appraisal of the menopause: The menopause representations questionnaire (MRQ)

M. Hunter Department of Psychology, Adamson Centre, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK
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I. O'Dea Department of Psychology, Adamson Centre, St Thomas' Hospital, London, UK
Pages 65-76 | Published online: 19 Aug 2010

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