Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 44, Issue 1 , Pages 14-24 , January 2009

Immigration Measures and Reproductive Health Among Hispanic Youth: Findings from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth, 1997–2003

  • Jill A. McDonald, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Division of Reproductive Health, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Jill A. McDonald, 4770 Buford HWY NE, MS K-22, Atlanta, GA 30341-3724.
    • ,
  • Jennifer Manlove, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Child Trends, Washington, DC
    • ,
  • Erum N. Ikramullah, B.A.

      Affiliations

    • Child Trends, Washington, DC

Received 3 March 2008 ,Accepted 23 July 2008.

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doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.08.001

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 44, Issue 1 , Pages 14-24 , January 2009

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