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Saboohi Z. Importance of Developing Supportive Policies for Managing Menstrual Health in Workplaces. J Occup Health Epidemiol 2025; 14 (4) :228-230
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1. Ph.D. in Health Education and Health Promotion, Dept. of Health Services, School of Public Health, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. , saboohizahra2020@gmail.com
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