Iranian Journal of War and Public Health

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Volume 13, Issue 1 (2021)                   Iran J War Public Health 2021, 13(1): 23-29 | Back to browse issues page

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Alizadeh A, Afkhami S, Dowran B, Ahmadi Tahoor M, Salimi S. Psychological Distress in One of the Branches of the Iranian Military: The Role of Virtues and Character Strengths. Iran J War Public Health 2021; 13 (1) :23-29
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1- Student Research Committee, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Professional University for Health, Aid and Treatment of YAHYAVI Nezaja, Tehran, Iran
3- Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Life Style Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- Behavioral Sciences Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
5- “Exercise Physiology Research Center institute for Life Style” and “Department of Clinical Psychology”, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran Postal Code: 1756813119
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