Anxiety — Effects of Using Mobile App on Perceived Stress During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Effects of a Mobile Meditation App on Stress During COVID-19 Pandemic in Outpatient Obstetrics and Gynecology Patients; a Randomized Controlled Trial
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