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Psychometric properties of the Bangla version of the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6) Cover

Psychometric properties of the Bangla version of the Kessler Psychological Distress Scale (K6)

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|Sep 2019

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Language: English
Page range: 183 - 194
Submitted on: Jun 24, 2019
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Accepted on: Jul 30, 2019
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Published on: Sep 4, 2019
Published by: Sciendo
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 2 issues per year

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