Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 37, Issue 5 , Pages 409.e1-409.e7 , November 2005

Adolescents’ knowledge of and beliefs about herbs and dietary supplements: a qualitative study

  • Jonathan D. Klein, M.D., M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Dr. Jonathan D. Klein, Division of Adolescent Medicine, University of Rochester, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 690, Rochester, NY 14642
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  • Karen M. Wilson, M.D., M.P.H.

      Affiliations

    • Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
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  • Tracy S. Sesselberg, M.A.

      Affiliations

    • Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
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  • Nicola J. Gray, Pharm.D.

      Affiliations

    • School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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  • Susan Yussman, M.D.

      Affiliations

    • Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
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  • Jennifer West, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Division of Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York
    • Department of Psychiatry, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York

Received 5 August 2004 ,Accepted 1 February 2005.

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PII: S1054-139X(05)00077-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2005.02.003

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 37, Issue 5 , Pages 409.e1-409.e7 , November 2005

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