Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 276-281 , October 1996

Reproductive and sexual health at the school-based/school-linked health center: An analysis of services provided by 180 clinics

    Dr.P.H.
  • Geri L. Peak

      Affiliations

    • Advocates for Youth (formerly the Center for Population Options), Washington, DC USA
    • , M.P.H.
  • Debra L. Hauser McKinney

      Affiliations

    • Advocates for Youth (formerly the Center for Population Options), Washington, DC USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: Debra Hauser McKinney, Advocates for Youth, Suite 200, 1025 Vermont Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20005.

Received 12 September 1994 ,Accepted 6 February 1996.

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PII: S1054-139X(96)00039-0

doi: 10.1016/S1054-139X(96)00039-0

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 19, Issue 4 , Pages 276-281 , October 1996

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