Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 32-38 , February 2010

Evaluation of an HIV/STD Sexual Risk-Reduction Intervention for Pregnant African American Adolescents Attending a Prenatal Clinic in an Urban Public Hospital: Preliminary Evidence of Efficacy

  • R.J. DiClemente, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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  • G.M. Wingood, ScD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • ,
  • E. Rose, MSPH

      Affiliations

    • Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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  • J.M. Sales, PhD

      Affiliations

    • Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Jessica M. Sales, PhD, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Emory University, 1520 Clifton Road, Room 266, Atlanta, GA 30322
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  • R.A. Crosby, PhD

      Affiliations

    • College of Public Health at the University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA

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doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2009.05.003

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 23, Issue 1 , Pages 32-38 , February 2010

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