Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 39, Issue 4 , Pages 588-595 , October 2006

Having Sex and Condom Use: Potential Risks and Benefits Reported by Young, Sexually Inexperienced Adolescents

Received 9 January 2006 ,Accepted 30 March 2006.

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PII: S1054-139X(06)00121-2

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2006.03.016

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 39, Issue 4 , Pages 588-595 , October 2006

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