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Research Article

Trajectories of health behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic: a longitudinal analysis of handwashing, mask wearing, social contact limitations, and physical distancing

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Received 13 Feb 2023, Accepted 28 Oct 2023, Published online: 20 Nov 2023

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