Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 40, Issue 2 , Pages 135-143 , February 2007

Risk and Protective Factors Associated with the Transition to a First Sexual Relationship with an Older Partner

Received 14 April 2006 ,Accepted 5 September 2006.

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PII: S1054-139X(06)00334-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2006.09.003

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 40, Issue 2 , Pages 135-143 , February 2007

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