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Commentary on Holly et al.: Applied Tension and Coping with Blood Donation: a Randomized Trial

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    Bunmi O. Olatunji Ph.D.

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Olatunji, B.O. Commentary on Holly et al.: Applied Tension and Coping with Blood Donation: a Randomized Trial. ann. behav. med. 43, 147–148 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12160-011-9337-2

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