Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 21, Issue 5 , Pages 283-287 , October 2008

Significant Reduction of Repeat Teen Pregnancy in a Comprehensive Young Parent Program

  • H.A. Omar, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky
    • ,
  • A. Fowler

      Affiliations

    • Lexington, Kentucky, USA
    • ,
  • K.K. McClanahan, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Hatim A. Omar, M.D. Department of Pediatrics, University of Kentucky 740 S. Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536-0284

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2007.08.003

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 21, Issue 5 , Pages 283-287 , October 2008

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