Relationship between Traumatic Events and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder among North Korean Refugees

북한이탈주민들의 외상경험과 외상 후 스트레스장애와의 관계

Hong, Chang-Hyung;Jeon, Woo-Taek;Lee, Chang-Ho;Kim, Dong-Kee;Han, Moo-Young;Min, Sung-Kil
홍창형;전우택;이창호;김동기;한무영;민성길

  • Published : 2005.11.30

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