Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 40, Issue 3 , Pages 206-217 , March 2007

Sex and HIV Education Programs: Their Impact on Sexual Behaviors of Young People Throughout the World

Received 22 April 2006 ,Accepted 30 November 2006.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2006.11.143

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