Author, A. A., Author, B. B., & Author, C. C. (Year). Title of article. Title of Periodical, volume number(issue number), pages. https://doi.org/xx.xxx/yyyy
Gottvall, M., Brunell, C., Eldebo, A., Metso, F. J., Jirwe, M., & Carlsson, T. (2023). Post‐migration psychosocial experiences and challenges amongst LGBTQ+ forced migrants: A meta‐synthesis of qualitative reports. Journal of Advanced Nursing, 79(1), 358–371. https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15480
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4. DOI
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