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Interpersonal psychological factors and asthma outcomes in romantic relationships: a systematic review

Liuyu Wei, Becky Band Orcid Logo, Judit Varkonyi-Sepp, Amelie Millar, Ben Ainsworth

Psychology & Health

Swansea University Author: Becky Band Orcid Logo

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ObjectiveIn adults with asthma, intrapersonal psychological factors are important in asthma outcomes; however, the role of interpersonal factors, particularly within romantic relationships, remains unclear. This study aimed to systematically review the research involving couples and focusing on the...

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title_short Interpersonal psychological factors and asthma outcomes in romantic relationships: a systematic review
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