Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 73-81 , April 2007

Characteristics of Adolescent Women Who Stop Using Contraception after Use at First Sexual Intercourse

  • Emily O. Kinsella, MSPH

      Affiliations

    • Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Emily Kinsella, 3956 Alcott St, Denver, Colorado 80211
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  • Lori A. Crane, PhD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado, USA
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  • Lorraine G. Ogden, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Preventive Medicine and Biometrics, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado, USA
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  • Catherine Stevens-Simon, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Denver, Colorado, USA

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PII: S1083-3188(07)00030-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2007.01.004

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 73-81 , April 2007

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