Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 44, Issue 1 , Pages 5-6 , January 2009

Confronting the Intendedness of Adolescent Rapid Repeat Pregnancy

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doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2008.10.132

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 44, Issue 1 , Pages 5-6 , January 2009

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