Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 41, Issue 5 , Pages 509-512 , November 2007

Factors Associated with Frequent Vaginal Douching Among Alternative School Youth

Received 30 January 2007 ,Revised 31 May 2007

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PII: S1054-139X(07)00242-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2007.05.022

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 41, Issue 5 , Pages 509-512 , November 2007

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