Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 21, Issue 1 , Pages 17-19 , February 2008

Adolescent Pregnancy Diagnosis and Outcomes: A Six-Year Clinical Sample

  • Mary M. Aruda, PhD, RN, PNP

      Affiliations

    • Connell School of Nursing, Department of Maternal Child Health, Boston College, Chestnut Hill
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Mary M. Aruda, PhD, Boston College, Connell School of Nursing, Department of Maternal Child Health, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467-3812
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  • Margaret McCabe, DNSc, RN, PNP

      Affiliations

    • Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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  • Pamela Burke, PhD, RN, FNP, PNP

      Affiliations

    • Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
    • ,
  • Carolyn Litty, BA

      Affiliations

    • Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA

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PII: S1083-3188(07)00304-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2007.10.002

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 21, Issue 1 , Pages 17-19 , February 2008

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