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Research Article

Young adults’ perceptions of information on social distancing measures and everyday life during the COVID-19 pandemic in Denmark and Sweden: an interview study

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Article: 2312860 | Received 28 Nov 2023, Accepted 27 Jan 2024, Published online: 07 Feb 2024

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