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Basic Research Article

Unpacking gender-specific risk and protective factors for mental health status among Congolese refugees in Uganda

Analizando los factores de riesgo y de protección específicos de género para la salud mental entre los refugiados congoleses en Uganda

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Article: 2334190 | Received 26 Oct 2023, Accepted 15 Mar 2024, Published online: 08 Apr 2024

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